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Armeria juniperifolia misapplied 'Alba'
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white juniper-leaved thrift

A compact, evergreen, mat-forming perennial to 8cm high and 15cm wide. The neat tufts of needle-like, grey-green leaves are topped with tiny white flowers in spring

Synonyms
Armeria juniperifolia misapplied 'Alba'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green Grey Silver
Summer Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Plumbaginaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Armeria are evergreen perennials forming tufts or mats of strap-shaped or linear leaves, with long-stalked, dense clusters of small cup-shaped flowers

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in an open situation in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by division in early spring or after flowering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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