Black-leaved Thrift 'Vesuvius'

COMMON NAME: Black-leaved Thrift

BOTANICAL NAME: Armeria maritima ‘Vesuvius’

PLANT TYPE: PERENNIAL 

SUN EXPOSURE: Full Sun 

BLOOM TIME: Late Spring-Early Summer

AVERAGE SIZE: Height 4-6" Spread 6-12"

COLD HARDINESS: USDA ZONE 4

DESCRIPTION: This interesting selection forms a low tufted mound of smoky-purple leaves, contrasting with deep pink pompon flowers for many weeks starting in late spring. Trim off the spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming. Good rock garden or edging plant.

Available in 3.5" pots.