Morning Star White Armeria (Armeria maritima) is a long blooming perennialcovered with small round flower clusters. The flowers are held on short stiffstems over a tidy mat of grassy, evergreen foliage. Dont let its playful formfool you this is a highly rugged perennial. Armeria is native to the northernhemisphere, including both Europe and North America. Its native range includesAlaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia, whereit thrives in gravely tundra and along coastal cliffs and beaches. In fact, Armerianeeds well-drained soil, and is not suitable for rich, moisture-retentive loamor clay. It is well adapted to coastal growing conditions with salt spray, aswell as inland gardens. Its compact size makes it perfect for rock gardens, containers,and the front of the border. Planting in large groups at the front of theflower border or as an edging plant to border walkways and paths. Extend thebloom time with occasional deadheading. Recommended companion plantsinclude small ornamental grasses, bulbous Alliums, Blue Flax (Linum), andeverblooming Catmint (Nepeta x faassenii Select Blue).