Thrift (Common Thrift, Sea Thrift, Sea Pink, Moss Pink, Ladies Cushions)
Feed in Moderation
- Common Name: Thrift (Common Thrift, Sea Thrift, Sea Pink, Moss Pink, Ladies Cushions)
- Latin Name: Armeria spp. esp. Armeria maritima
- Family Name: Plumbaginaceae
Thrift is a wild flower that is mostly found in coastal areas, but is now cultivated for gardens and rockeries. Research shows that there are no hazards to the plant as such, but it has great properties of taking up heavy metals and other pollutants from the soil, so do not feed if you suspect that your Thrift plant is growing on contaminated soil.
The flowers of Thrift are mainly pink, but there are white and lilac varieties.
The flowers of Thrift are mainly pink, but there are white and lilac varieties.
