White Armeria is a charming evergreen perennial that produces neat, globe-shaped clusters of pure white flowers held above compact mounds of slender, grass-like foliage. Blooming from late spring into early summer, the crisp white blossoms create a clean, elegant display that brightens rock gardens, borders, alpine plantings, and pollinator landscapes. Its tidy growth habit and evergreen foliage provide year-round beauty, even after the flowers have faded.
The nectar-rich flower heads attract honeybees, native bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and numerous other beneficial pollinators throughout the blooming season. Although compact in stature, the abundant blossoms offer an important spring nectar source that supports early pollinator activity. The sturdy stems also make attractive cut flowers for small arrangements while leaving plenty of blooms to benefit visiting wildlife.
Growing 6 to 12 inches tall, White Armeria thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating drought, salt spray, sandy soils, rocky conditions, and coastal environments once established. It is exceptionally easy to maintain, requiring only the occasional removal of spent flower stems to encourage a tidy appearance. Ideal for rock gardens, edging, containers, alpine gardens, and seaside landscapes, it provides dependable beauty with minimal care.
Specifications
Botanical Name: Armeria maritima 'Alba'
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial
Height: 6–12 inches
Spread: 8–12 inches
Flower Color: Pure white
Bloom Season: Late spring through early summer
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, rocky, and coastal soils
Water Needs: Low once established; drought tolerant
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9
Bee Attraction: Excellent
Butterfly Attraction: Very Good
Hummingbird Attraction: Occasional
Seedman Notes
White Armeria is one of the finest compact perennials for sunny gardens, combining elegant white blooms with outstanding durability and excellent pollinator value. Its evergreen foliage, exceptional drought and salt tolerance, and dependable attraction to bees and butterflies make Armeria maritima 'Alba' an outstanding choice for rock gardens, coastal landscapes, alpine plantings, and wildlife-friendly borders.
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