Armeria ruscinonensis

Common Names

Armérie Du Roussillon, Armeria Du Roussillon

Summary

Native to southern France and northeastern Spain, it grows as a low, turf-like perennial in rocky western Mediterranean habitats from 0 to 1300 m altitude, forming a glabrous mat 10–25 cm tall. Leaves are firm, elongated, linear-acuminate, with leaflets arranged in 2–3 ranks; short flower stalks reach about the length of a 2 cm capitulum, bearing pink to pale flowers with a pale involucre; the calyx tube is as long as the pedicel; flowers appear April–June.

Prefers sunny rock crevices with poor, well-drained soil and requires protection from winter wet, ideally in an alpine house. Propagation is by seed sown in spring (dark, moist seeds; germination 1–3 months at 16–21°C) or by cuttings in late summer.

Lifecycle

Perennial

Height

4-8 inches

Spread

4-8 inches

Hardiness Zones

Zones unknown

Sunlight Requirements

Ideally full sun.

Soil Type

Acidic, poorly drained soil.

Soil Drainage

Well-drained

Soil pH

Acidic soil (low pH)

Bloom Color

Pink and white

Bloom Time

Spring

Foliage Color

Pink, White

Seasons of Interest

Spring and Summer

Propagation Methods

Seeds in spring and cuttings in late summer.