Marsh daisy
Armeria maritima
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–12" H × 8"–14" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, CO, OR, WA
Pollinators
native bees, butterflies
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Find rebates in your areaA tidy, tuft-forming perennial with fine, grass-like evergreen foliage and round clusters of pink flowers held on slender stalks. It grows in dense mounds on coastal bluffs and rocky ground, staying neat year-round.
Wildlife value
Its long bloom period offers a steady nectar source for native bees and small butterflies.
Common questions
- How much sun does Marsh daisy need?
- Marsh daisy grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Marsh daisy bloom?
- Marsh daisy blooms in April, May, June, and July.
- Where is Marsh daisy native?
- Marsh daisy (Armeria maritima) is native to CA, CO, OR, WA, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Marsh daisy attract?
- Marsh daisy draws native bees and butterflies.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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