Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Suaeda

Species:

Suaeda maritima

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

Green

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Canada: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

saline, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

tolerates dry to moderate moisture

Notes:

commonly found in salt marshes and coastal areas