1 / 3Key characteristics
- Family
- Plumbaginaceae
- Height
- 8 to 12 inches
- Width
- 12 to 16 inches
- Flower color
- Bright pink pom-pom-shaped flowers
- Foliage color
- Dark green, grass-like leaves
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early fall
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent flowers to promote extended blooming
- Growing zone
- Zones 6 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and other pollinators
Groundcovers
Armeria pseudarmeria Dreameria 'Daydream'
Daydream Sea Thrift
Armeria pseudarmeria Dreameria 'Daydream' enchants with its clusters of bright pink flowers that bloom profusely from late spring through autumn. These rounded flower heads are held aloft on slender stems above a compact mound of lush, evergreen foliage, creating a vibrant display that persists for months.
This versatile perennial is a product of hybrid breeding, tailored for extended blooming and resilience in various garden settings.
Works well in
- Pollinator Gardens
- Containers
- Borders
- Rock Gardens
Companion plants
Lavender · Salvia · Catmints · Dianthus · Sedums · Blue fescues
Design tip
Frame patios, entrances, or outdoor living spaces with this long-blooming perennial to provide consistent color where people gather most often. Its compact form maintains crisp edges, helping nearby plantings appear organized without requiring frequent maintenance or reshaping.
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Full sun

Origanum laevigatum 'Herrenhaussen'
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Sedum spurium ‘Red Carpet’
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Blooms bright pink to red
Full sun to partial shade

Fragaria x ‘Lipstick’
Lipstick Strawberry
Blooms bright pink
Full sun to partial shade