Common saltmarsh grass
Puccinellia maritima
Common saltmarsh grass is a hardy, salt-tolerant coastal grass best suited to tidal and estuarine restoration projects rather than home gardens. It requires full sun and tolerates periodic flooding with brackish or salt water, needing virtually no supplemental care once established. This plant is primarily of interest to coastal ecologists and habitat restoration specialists.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 36″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Relies On Natural Rainfall; Water Every 10-14 Days If No Rain • Tolerates Flooding And Saline Inundation; Minimal Supplemental Watering Needed
Soil pH
7.5 – 8
Temperature
-35° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Shallow
Foliage
Fine
Propagation: Seed, Division
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Encyclopedia of Life (cc-by-nc)
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