On 3 March, 2008, An Post issued the fifth phase of stamps from the sixth Definitive series, entitled 'Wild Flowers of Ireland'. Illustrated by renowned botanical artist Susan Sex, this phase comprises three gummed stamps, depicting flowers typically found in coastal environments throughout Ireland. The featured species are Thrift, Biting stonecrop and Sea aster.
The stamps are denominated at 20c (Thrift), 50c (Biting stonecrop) and 82c (Sea aster).
