{"product_id":"bloodstone-sea-thrift","title":"Bloodstone Sea Thrift","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDeep Red Pom-Poms Over Tidy Grassy Tufts\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eBloodstone Sea Thrift (\u003cem\u003eArmeria maritima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bloodstone') is a charming, compact perennial that forms a neat, evergreen tuft of grassy foliage topped in late spring with rich, deep red, ball-shaped flowers on slender stems. Tough as nails, it thrives in the hot, dry, lean, well-drained spots, including salty roadsides, that defeat most plants. Drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and pollinator-friendly, it's a perfect little gem for rock gardens, edging, and containers in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Eagan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eArmeria maritima\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bloodstone'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6–10 in tall and wide (compact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3–9 (fully hardy across Minnesota)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate spring, often reblooming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeep red pom-poms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLean, sandy, well-drained; very drought and salt tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse Bloodstone in rock gardens, troughs, edging, and the front of sunny borders, and along walks and driveways where salt and drought are issues. It pairs beautifully with sedum, hens-and-chicks, and other small sun lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early fall in a sunny, well-drained spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and just as deep. Set the crown level with the soil, backfill (avoid heavy, rich soil), water in, and mulch lightly with grit or gravel. Avoid wet, poorly drained sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week to establish, avoiding soggy soil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Year One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Little supplemental water needed; it's highly drought tolerant. Avoid overwatering, which can rot the crown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrip Irrigation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use sparingly; sea thrift prefers dry conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it stay evergreen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grassy foliage is largely evergreen, providing year-round texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it tolerate salt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, as a seaside native it handles road salt and tough, lean soils well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it's a Zone 3 perennial, fully hardy statewide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it deer resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, deer tend to avoid sea thrift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair Bloodstone with Dusseldorf Pride Sea Thrift, sedum, and hens-and-chicks for a colorful, low-water rock or edging garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#1 Gallon","offer_id":54315415437617,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/bloodstone-sea-thrift.jpg?v=1779864869","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/bloodstone-sea-thrift","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}