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armeria

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armeria [ɑːˈmiːrɪə]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) the generic name for thrift [2]
[New Latin, from flos armeriae, a species of dianthus]
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Noun1.armeria - shrubby or herbaceous low-growing evergreen perennialsArmeria - shrubby or herbaceous low-growing evergreen perennials
genus Armeria
dicot genus, magnoliopsid genus - genus of flowering plants having two cotyledons (embryonic leaves) in the seed which usually appear at germination
family Plumbaginaceae, leadwort family, Plumbaginaceae, sea-lavender family - perennial herbs and shrubs and lianas; cosmopolitan especially in saltwater areas
thrift - any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
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Perennial plants used as everlastings include: Allium flowers (both chives and garlic) Armeria (true thrift), Artemisia Astilbe Baby?
The Everlastings by Dennis Sons / Home improvement and landscaping community
Good choices include: Achillea Armeria (thrifts) Aubrieta Cistus (rock roses) Dianthus (sweet William) Eschscholzia (Californian poppy) Genista (brooms) Helianthemum (sun roses) Helianthus (sunflowers) Juniperus (juniper), Rosmarinus (rosemary) Sedum (ice plants) Sempervivum (house leeks) Stachys lanata (lambs' ears) Thymus (thymes) Clever idea If temperatures in your garden frame or greenhouse are soaring, reduce the amount of sun getting in.
Beat the HEAT; Gardening by The Mirror (London, England)
Armeria (thrift/sea pink) THIS dainty perennial, often found in seaside gardens, brightens any border or rockery at this time of year, with pink, red or white flowers topping grass-like, densely-packed leaves.
Best of the bunch by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
 
 
 
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