Armeria pseudarmeria 'Joystick Red Shades' (Plantain Thrift)

Plant Profile

Armeria pseudarmeria 'Joystick Red Shades' is a compact, clump-forming perennial (Plantain Thrift) with grassy, evergreen foliage. It produces rounded, dense heads of small, deep pink to red flowers on sturdy stems in late spring to summer, often reblooming. The Joystick series is bred for uniformity and color intensity.

Key Characteristics

• Family: Plumbaginaceae (plum-baj-i-NAY-see-ee)
• Genus: Armeria (ar-MER-ee-uh)
• Species: pseudarmeria (sood-ar-MER-ee-uh)
• Cultivar: 'Joystick Red Shades'
• Synonyms: Armeria cephalotes, A. latifolia, A. formosa

Growing Conditions

Full sun, well-drained, sandy or gritty soil. Good drainage critical. Hardy in USDA zones 4–8.

Landscape Uses

Rock gardens, edging, containers, coastal gardens. Long bloom season.

Maintenance

Deadhead to encourage rebloom. Divide every few years in spring. Avoid wet crowns.