County flower of Isles of Scilly, thrift, sea pink, a wildflower emblem for each county in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man
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Isles of Scilly

Thrift (Armeria maritima)

Thrift (Armeria maritima)

The Isles of Scilly have many special flowers, but none makes more impact than the carpets of flowering Thrift. A thrifty choice, you might say.

Habitat: rocks and sea cliffs. Flowers: April-July.

Image © Bob Gibbons/Natural Image