Beaked tasselweed
Ruppia maritima
Beaked tasselweed is an aquatic plant suited to brackish or saltwater environments such as tidal marshes, estuaries, and coastal ponds. It requires consistent salinity levels and full submersion, making it challenging outside of a dedicated aquatic or paludarium setup. It provides important habitat and food for migratory waterfowl and shorebirds.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Fully Submerged; Water Level Must Remain Constant • Requires Permanent Submersion In Brackish Or Saline Water
Soil pH
5.4 – 8.5
Temperature
-20° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 11, 2004 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.