Bloodstone Thrift
$142.00 Original price was: $142.00.$42.60Current price is: $42.60.
1000 in stock
SKU: tRJKtkU2SF
Category: GIFT IDEAS
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Foliage clumps reach 6 to 8 in. tall, 12 in. wide, with blooms 10 in. tall.
| Description | A dependable plant for use in borders and along pathways. The dense, clump-forming, grassy-textured foliage forms neat green tufts topped by a profusion of bright, rosy red flower heads on stiff, upright stems. A wonderful rock garden accent or container plant. An herbaceous perennial. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
| Design Ideas | This evergreen perennial grows in dense blanket-like forms, making it a fine choice for filling in rock gardens and borders. The flowers of Bloodstone Thrift are bright rosy-red, usually blooming in profusion. Try it in containers on decks or at an entryway, or as an accent in the corner of a border. |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Speedwell (Veronica); Salvia (Salvia); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Bee Balm (Monarda); Creeping Phlox (Phlox) |
| Care Instructions | Thrives in well-drained, loamy to sandy soils; shelter from harsh afternoon sun in hot summer regions. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, tolerates mild drought. Avoid excessive winter moisture. Feed regularly throughout growing season. Remove spent flowers to promote repeat bloom. |