Sodfather is an Armeria maritima, commonly called Thrift · Sea pink · Sea thrift.
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Sodfather Armeria maritima
Looking a bit dramatic after repotting, but hanging in there.
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Sodfather Armeria maritima
Trimmed and tidied this morning.
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Sodfather Armeria maritima
New growth everywhere after the feed.
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About this plant
Common name
Thrift · Sea pink · Sea thrift
Scientific name
Armeria maritima
Sun
Full sun; flowers poorly in shade
Water
Drought-tolerant once established; water sparingly and never let the crown sit wet
Soil
Gritty, sharply drained, low-humus mix; rots in rich or waterlogged soil
Nickname
Sodfather
Pet safety
Not listed as toxic by the ASPCA; generally considered safe around cats and dogs
Difficulty
Easy
Fun facts
- It is the county flower of the Isles of Scilly and the official flower of the Faroe Islands.
- The name "thrift" refers to its thrifty ability to thrive in poor, thin soils where little else grows.
- Thrift once appeared on the reverse of the British threepence coin issued from 1937 until 1967.
- Its cushion-forming habit and leathery leaves are adaptations to the wind-battered, salt-laden cliffs it calls home.
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