Armeria maritima 'Rubrifolia'

Red Sea Thrift

A compact, evergreen perennial valued for its deep burgundy to reddish foliage and bright pink pom-pom flowers held on wiry stems in spring. ‘Rubrifolia’ adds strong foliage contrast year-round, making it especially useful in rock gardens and edging.

Key features



Width: 8–12 in (0.7–1 ft)



Height: 6–10 in (0.5–0.8 ft) (flowers to ~12 in)



Flower color: Bright pink



Bloom time: Mid to late spring (often reblooms lightly)



Foliage: Narrow, grassy leaves; reddish to burgundy tones



Form: Dense, clump-forming mound



Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial (evergreen in mild climates)



Growing conditions



Sun: Full sun



Soil: Well-drained; prefers sandy or gritty soils



Water: Low; drought tolerant once established



Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–8



Landscape use



Rock and alpine gardens



Edging and borders



Coastal gardens



Containers and troughs



Groundcover in well-drained sites



Notes



Excellent salt tolerance



Deer and rabbit resistant



Avoid heavy or wet soils—drainage is critical



Shearing spent flowers encourages rebloom



Strong winter foliage color compared to green-leaf forms

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8"

Width

8"-12"

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring, Summer

Flower color

Hot Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Bronze, Red

Attracts

Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clump

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No