California Sea Pink

Carried by 5 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

California Sea Pink (Armeria maritima ssp. californica) is a native perennial herb that grows in Northern, Southern and Central California, primarily in the North Coast, the Central Coast and South Coast regions. It tends to grow in ocean bluffs, at elevations from 0-700 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

5 in Tall

Color

Pink

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Deer resistant, Lawn alternative

Landscaping information

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Soil drainage

Fast

Sunset Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15*, 16*, 17*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Ocean bluffs, ridges, strand, sand, exposed grassy places

Plant communities

Closed-cone Pine Forest, Northern Coastal Scrub

Alternative names

Common names:

California Sea-pink, California Seapink

Sources

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