Botanical Name: Common Names:
Armeria alpina Bees Lilac Alpine Thrift,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Bun Shaped, Mat Forming
Description:
Armerias are a hardy perennial found in a range of soil types and climatic conditions. Bees Lilac exhibits tall (30cm), leafless stems that hold at the top of them a tight cluster of lilac flowers that appear as an impressive round globe from late winter through spring. The flowers sit well above the foliage of the plant that creates a small mound to 15cm. The attractive foliage comprises of broader leaves than normally found in this family, providing an interesting textural presence year round.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm <30cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Plumbaginaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High