Armeria juniperifolia misapplied 'Alba'
white juniper-leaved thrift
A compact, evergreen, mat-forming perennial to 8cm high and 15cm wide. The neat tufts of needle-like, grey-green leaves are topped with tiny white flowers in spring
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Armeria are evergreen perennials forming tufts or mats of strap-shaped or linear leaves, with long-stalked, dense clusters of small cup-shaped flowers
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in an open situation in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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