Sea Thrift - Splendins

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Sea Thrift - Splendins

The Splendins 'Sea Thrift', Armeria maritima, has wonderful pink flowers that contrast well with its dark evergreen, tufted foliage. This plant is very floriferous in spring and early summer. 'Sea Thrift' is an excellent plant for use in rock gardens or edging. Armeria is salt tolerant and are often grown along the coast line. With a plant height of 6" and a spread of 10", its grass like foliage stays evergreen throughout the season. It is best planted in sandy soils in full sun. ... additional information

 

Lobelia - Grape Knee-Hi The Lobelia 'Grape Knee-Hi', is a wonderful new sterile dwarf form with purple flower spikes. Excellent in the shade garden or containers, and a hummingbird favorite. While maintaining a good form has been an age-old problem for many Lobelias, this small-statured Lobelia cardinalis and Lobelia siphilitica backcross has brilliantly solved this dilemma. Grape Knee-Hi is painted in vibrant, deep purple hues and has long lasting freely flowering, tightset spikes. The compact foliage stands on its own all season.

Sea Thrift - Splendins