Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Salicornia

Species:

Salicornia pacifica

USDA Symbol:

SAPA30

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

shorebirds, waterfowl

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fall Color:

red, orange

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

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with fluctuating temperatures and high salinity exposure; light may improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI