A plant we inherited when we bought the house, this plant, also known as sea thrift, has grown quickly and has spread to form a green grass-like, almost spherical mat. In spring, it begins to form pink flower clusters supported by long, narrow stems. It requires very little attention, the most I ever need do with it is deadheading to prolong its flowering season.
In the wild, this plant is coastal and can be found along cliffs, salt marshes and other sandy areas. It is beginning to be found along road edges due to winter salting creating ideal conditions for its growth.
It sports the 'RHS Plants for Pollinators' logo, and I do occasionally see bumblebees visiting the flowers, but it certainly isn't a magnet for pollinators where we are, although it is also supposed to attract butterflies and moths. However, it is an easily managed, pretty and bright addition to the front garden and has filled a fair amount of space quickly.
References:
https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/1597/Armeria-maritima/Details (accessed 16/04/2020)
https://www.plantlife.org.uk/uk/discover-wild-plants-nature/plant-fungi-species/thrift (accessed 16/04/2020)
https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/armeria-maritima/ (accessed 16/04/2020)
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