General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9a
Plant Spread: 8-10 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Inflorescence Height: 8-10 inches
Foliage Mound Height: 6-8 inches
Suitable Locations: Beach Front
Xeriscapic
Alpine Gardening
Uses: Provides winter interest
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Squirrels
Tolerates dry shade
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Provide light
Needs specific temperature: 68-70 degrees
Other info: Hybrids will not come true from seed.
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Other: Division should be done in late summer. Lift the plant and cut into separate plants with a sharp knife, making sure that each piece has healthy roots. Plant and water in.
Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies
Bumblebees
Bees
Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Tolerates poor soil

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Common names
  • Pinkball Thrift
  • Sea Pink

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Date: 2022-06-16
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Location: San Antonio, Texas
Date: 2022-04-16
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Date: 2022-05-02
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Date: 2022-05-14
Location: Hamilton Square perennial garden Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2014-03-07
Armeria pseudarmeria 'Ballerina Red'
Location: Kalama, Wa.
Date: 2022-05-02
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Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2014-04-28
Location: Hamilton Square perennial garden Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2014-03-24
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Date: 2022-05-01
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2014-04-28
Location: At home
Date: 2022-06-19
Location: At home
Location: At home
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: Bogie Lake Greenhouse, White Lake, MI
Date: 2010-04-05
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2015-03-22

Date: 2006-08-03
Credit: Fleuroselect, used with permission
Location: West Valley City, UT
Date: 2014-04-28
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aspenhill On April 11, 2017 Obtained plant
Black Creek Greenhouse - qty 1
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Plant expired. To much rain and not enough sun to get established.
SuperHappyCamper On April 15, 2022 Obtained plant
Purchased from Lowe's.
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