Description
Bundle of 5
At a Glance: Sea Thrift is a cheerful tap-rooted perennial that can be found scattered along the coastline, on beaches and bluffs, and somewhat inland along riverbanks or in grassy meadows.
Leaves: All basal, in dense tufts, linear to narrowly lance-shaped, 2-4” long.
Flowers: Small pink to lavender flowers are numerous in head-like clusters w/ papery bracts shooting up from their tufted base on leafless stems, 5-17” tall; Blooms mid-spring.
Growing Conditions:
| Sun/Shade Tolerance | Hydrology | Elevation Range |
| Full sun 80%-100% | Dry
Drought tolerant |
Low elevations |
References:
MacKinnon, A., Pojar, J., & Alaback, P. B. (1994). Plants of the Pacific Northwest coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia & Alaska. Richmond, Wash: Lone Pine Publishing.
