Eelgrass
Zostera marina
Eelgrass is a true marine flowering plant that grows fully submerged in shallow coastal saltwater and is not suitable for home or garden cultivation. It plays a vital ecological role as a seagrass meadow species, providing habitat for fish, invertebrates, and waterfowl, and is highly sensitive to water quality and salinity. It is best admired in its natural coastal environment rather than attempted in private cultivation.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Continuously Submerged In Marine Or Estuarine Water — Not Applicable For Dryland Watering • Requires Permanent Submersion In Clean, Shallow Saltwater Or Brackish Conditions
Soil pH
8 – 9
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 4, 2016 by EOL − pbarrett5275 (cc-by-nc)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.