Sea purslane
Atriplex portulacoides
Sea purslane is a hardy coastal perennial that thrives in salty or sandy soils with minimal intervention. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is remarkably drought-tolerant once established. Its succulent, edible leaves have a pleasantly salty flavor and can be harvested regularly to encourage bushy growth.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 10-14 Days • Water Moderately; Tolerates Brackish And Saline Conditions
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 1, 2011 by Martin Bishop (cc-by-sa)
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