Chickenclaws
Salicornia perennis
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Baleares, Bermuda, Canada, Canary Is., Cayman Is., Colombia, Corse, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Greece, Haiti, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Kriti, Leeward Is., Libya, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Netherlands Antilles, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Sardegna, Sicilia, Sinai, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, United States, Uruguay, Venezuelan Antilles
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Salicornia
- Species:
- Salicornia perennis
- USDA Symbol:
- SAPE11
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Shrub
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Western Pygmy Blue (Brephidium exilis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, shorebirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red, purple
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- saline, sandy, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found 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 in saline conditions. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI