Morning Star White Armeria

Morning Star White Armeria (Armeria maritima) is a long blooming perennial
covered with small round flower clusters. The flowers are held on short stiff
stems over a tidy mat of grassy, evergreen foliage. Don’t let its playful form
fool you – this is a highly rugged perennial. Armeria is native to the northern
hemisphere, including both Europe and North America. Its native range includes
Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, where
it thrives in gravely tundra and along coastal cliffs and beaches. In fact, Armeria
needs well-drained soil, and is not suitable for rich, moisture-retentive loam
or clay. It is well adapted to coastal growing conditions with salt spray, as
well as inland gardens. Its compact size makes it perfect for rock gardens, containers,
and the front of the border. Planting in large groups at the front of the
flower border or as an edging plant to border walkways and paths. Extend the
bloom time with occasional deadheading. Recommended companion plants
include small ornamental grasses, bulbous Alliums, Blue Flax (Linum), and
everblooming Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii ‘Select Blue’).