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Armeria maritima
california |
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Sea Pink |
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Form: |
Perennial |
Growth habit: |
Clumping |
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Size: |
6" - 12" h
x 6" -12" w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Spring and
Summer |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
Pink |
Hardiness: |
to 35
degrees |
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Exposure: |
Coast: Full
Sun
Inland: Part sun |
Cultural Uses: |
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Soil Moisture: |
Semi-dry to
regular water |
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Soil Type: |
Well-draining |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Plumbaginaceae |
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Distribution: |
San Luis
Obispo County and north |
Habitat: |
Coastal
bluffs and sandy places along the coast |
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Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds collect nectar from the flowers. |
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Description: |
Dark, lush, very low growing foliage with
attractive flowers on long stalks. Good for the front of a perennial
border or in containers. Coastal bluffs and sandy places along the
coast |
