Western Thrift
Armeria maritima subsp. californica
Also Known As - California SeapinkWatering:
Minimal
Hardiness Zone:
Sun:
full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,gray,gray
Growth Rate:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Red Three Awn should be watered frequently with an inch of water 1-2 times a week during the growing season. This will help to keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. During the hottest summer months, it should be watered more frequently. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again. During the winter, the Red Three Awn needs much less water and can go several weeks without water.
sunlight
The Red Three Awn plant species (Aristida purpurea var. longiseta) requires a full sun to partial shade position in order to thrive and grow. The plant requires about 6 hours of direct sunlight each day and no more than 12 hours because it can become scorched and sunburned in intense light. The plant does best with morning sun and some dappled afternoon shade, as the intense afternoon sun can be too hot. The plant does best in sunny locations that have some protection from strong wind and intense light.
pruning
When it comes to pruning Red Three Awn, it should be done only once a year, ideally in the late summer or early fall. The purpose of pruning red 3 awn is to remove any dead, damaged, or unruly grass, and also to control its size and shape. To do so, trim off no more than 1/3 of the grass’s total height. Additionally, you should only trim the outer edges of the grass, keeping the center area untouched. Always use sharp pruning shears and avoid cutting too close to the base of the grass as this can damage its root system.
