Common glasswort
Salicornia europaea
Common glasswort is a fascinating salt-marsh succulent that requires highly specific growing conditions, including saline or brackish soil and full sun exposure. It is best suited to coastal or estuarine garden settings rather than typical home gardens, as it depends on high salt concentrations to thrive. Glasswort is occasionally grown as a novel edible green (samphire) and is valued for its ecological role in coastal habitats.
Care Level
High
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 18″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days; Requires Consistent Saline Moisture • Keep Soil Consistently Moist With Brackish Or Lightly Salted Water; Mimics Tidal Flat Conditions
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 2, 2022 by Bryan Murphy (cc-by-sa)
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