Sea pinks

Description:

It is a compact perennial which grows in low clumps and sends up long stems from which globes of bright pink flowers blossom.

Habitat:

The plant can be found in the wild in coastal areas across the Northern Hemisphere, especially in Europe, but also occurs in parts of South America. It is a common sight in British marshes. It can grow in dry, sandy, saline conditions such as those at beaches and salt marshes.