Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Salicornia

Species:

Salicornia rubra

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul

Bloom Colors:

Green

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alaska, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

saline, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

7.5 - 9.0 (neutral to alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in salt flats and coastal marshes