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| Identification |
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Genus
Armeria
Species
maritima
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
sea thrift
plantain thrift
Family
PLUMBAGINACEAE
Specimen number
S11908
Data source
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Life cycle
Life span
Annual cycle
Stature
Growth form
Growth habit
Overall height
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Water
Optimal soil texture
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-04
Sunset climate zones
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Garden location
Garden notes
Armeria maritima can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Sea thrift (also known as plantain thrift) needs summer days with high heat.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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