Is Welwitsch's Thrift safe for pets?

Yes, Welwitsch's Thrift (Armeria Welwitschii) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Welwitsch's Thrift easy to care for?

Welwitsch's Thrift has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Welwitsch's Thrift grow indoors?

Welwitsch's Thrift is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Welwitsch's Thrift (Armeria Welwitschii) is a perennial subshrub in the Plumbaginaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Armeria welwitschii is a species of flowering plant in the thrift family (Plumbaginaceae), endemic to central coastal Portugal.

Last updated: February 2026

Welwitsch's Thrift

Armeria Welwitschii

Armeria welwitschii is a species of flowering plant in the thrift family (Plumbaginaceae), endemic to central coastal Portugal.

Quick Facts

Type

subshrub

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

8-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, ornamental specimen, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Welwitsch's Thrift

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Plumbaginaceae

Genus:Armeria