Splendens Armeria

‘Splendens’ Armeria (Armeria maritima) is along blooming perennial covered with small round flower clusters. The flowersare held on short stiff stems over a tidy mat of grassy, evergreen foliage.Dont let its playful form fool you this is a highly rugged perennial.Armeria is native to the northern hemisphere, including both Europe and NorthAmerica. Its native range includes Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon,Washington, and British Columbia, where it thrives in gravely tundra and alongcoastal cliffs and beaches. In fact, Armeria needs well-drained soil, and isnot suitable for rich, moisture-retentive loam or clay. It is well adapted tocoastal growing conditions with salt spray, as well as inland gardens. Itscompact size makes it perfect for rock gardens, containers, and the front ofthe border. Planting in large groups at the front of the flower border or as anedging plant to border walkways and paths. Extend the bloom time withoccasional deadheading. Recommended companion plants include smallornamental grasses, bulbous ornamental onions (Allium), Spanish lavender(Lavandula stoechas), and Greek Yarrow (Achillea ageratifolia).