Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima 'Morning Star Deep Rose')

Morning Star Deep Rose Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima 'Morning Star Deep Rose') is a dense, low-growing perennial that forms a tight mound of stiff, dark green, grass-like foliage. Rounded clusters of small, deep rose-pink, clover-like flowers bloom from mid-spring to early summer.

Its compact habit brings color and fine texture to sunny borders, rock gardens, and containers.

Growing details

• Plant type: Perennial
• Mature height: 0.75–1 foot
• Mature spread: 0.75–1.5 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 1 foot apart
• Hardiness: USDA zones 4–8
• Light: Full sun
• Soil: Dry, well-drained soil
• Flowers: Rounded clusters of deep rose-pink blooms
• Bloom season: Mid-spring to early summer
• Foliage: Stiff, dark green, grass-like leaves

Care and garden use

This low-maintenance perennial needs good drainage. Leaf rot can be a problem in moist, fertile, or clay soils.

Use as an accent or in grouped plantings, borders, naturalized areas, wildlife gardens, rock gardens, water-wise gardens, or containers. Pair with yarrow, creeping phlox, or Russian sage for contrasting textures and flowers.

Image credit: BallSeed Inc, Armeria Morning Star Deep Rose. Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.