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Siberian sea thrift

Scientific Name: Armeria maritima ssp. sibirica

Family: Plumbaginaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Siberian Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima subsp. sibirica)

Siberian Sea Thrift, also known as Sea Thrift, Thrift, or Sea Pink, is a charming perennial admired for its compact growth and delicate flowers.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant forms low clumps and grassy-leaved mounds, which might attract curious pets.

Considerations for Children

  • This plant forms low clumps and grassy-leaved mounds, which might attract curious children.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Armeria maritima subsp. sibirica
  • Common Names: Sea Thrift, Thrift, Sea Pink, California Seapink, Interior Seapink, Siberian Sea Thrift, Labrador Sea Thrift
  • Family: Plumbaginaceae (Leadwort Family)
  • Genus: Armeria
  • Species: maritima
  • Subspecies: sibirica
  • Synonyms:
    • A. elongata
    • A. vulgaris
    • Armeria arctica
    • Armeria labradorica
    • Armeria labradorica var. submutica
    • Armeria maritima
    • Armeria maritima var. labradorica
    • Armeria scabra ssp. Sibirica
    • Armeria maritima var. sibirica
    • Armeria scabra Pall. ex Willd.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Siberian Sea Thrift has a wide distribution, found in Europe, Siberia, the Americas (including Alaska, Canada, Greenland, and the US), and Pacific coastal Russia.
  • It is described as originating from montane regions.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Armeria maritima is described as a compact perennial that grows in low clumps.
  • It is an evergreen perennial.
  • It bears cup-shaped pink flowers in late spring and summer.
  • Forms cushion like mounds.
  • Small, mounded, grassy-leaved plants bear striking flowers.

Cultivation

  • It is suggested to water every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
  • Requires well-drained soils, and heavy soils should be amended.
  • Detests wet soils.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Pairs well with plants such as turtlehead, penstemon/beardtongue, stokesia, Siberian iris & Shasta daisy.
  • Can be used in mass plantings with plants such as lady's mantle and pigsqueak.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database
  • RHS (Royal Horticultural Society)
  • Database of Vascular Plants of Canada (VASCAN)
  • Catalogue of Life