A british native the sea pink naturally grows in coastal areas making it perfect for coastal gardens armeria maritima 39alba39 is a white form of this small evergreen perennial producing tufts of narrow grass45like leaves and lots of pom45pom white flowers on slender stems from late spring to summer well adpated to hot dry conditions thrift is perfect for edging the front of hot sunny borders rock gardens or patio containers where the flowers will attract pollinating insect