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Armeria maritima 'Morning Star White'
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

An evergreen perennial forming a dense clump of grass-like leaves. In late spring and early summer it produces spherical, white flowerheads on stems to 25cm tall. A good plant for pollinating insects

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Plumbaginaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Tufted
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

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

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division in spring; take basal cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Trim off spent flower stalks

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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