Is there a flower called thrift?

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Phlox subulata, known as creeping phlox or moss phlox, is also frequently called “thrift.” This plant is a true member of the phlox family. Rather than the low growing, creeping habit of their namesake, these plants grow in compact, grassy mounds.

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Thrift (Armeria maritima) is an evergreen plant that retains its brilliant deep green foliage year-round. Phlox is a semi-evergreen plant. Phlox and thrift are easy-maintenance plants that are fast-growing and multiply rapidly.

Additionally, does thrift bloom all summer? Armeria maritima (Sea Thrift) is a compact, evergreen perennial boasting round clusters of pink to lavender (or sometimes white) flowers borne atop slender stalks that rise well above the foliage. Blooming profusely in mid to late spring, sporadic additional flowering may occur throughout the summer.

Also know, should I deadhead thrift?

Deadhead entire flower stems to promote additional sporadic flowering throughout the summer. They can be used as cut flowers. Each flower has white to pink petals (RC) and are followed by papery seed heads (R). Sea thrift grows best in full sun in lean, very well-drained soil.

How do you transplant thrift?

Transplant thrift plants in early spring or early autumn, spacing small varieties 6 inches apart and larger ones 1 foot apart. They relish full sun exposure and require very well-drained, sandy or gravelly infertile soils with a pH reading between 5.5 and 7.5.