Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Salicornia

Species:

Salicornia pacifica

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

Yellow, Green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Washington

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

saline, waterlogged, sandy or silty soil

pH:

6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in salt marshes and coastal areas