Herbaceous Seepweed
Suaeda maritima
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Corse, Cyprus, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Gulf States, Hungary, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Portugal, Prince Edward I., Romania, Russia, Sardegna, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sicilia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Vietnam, Western Sahara
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Amaranthaceae
- Genus:
- Suaeda
- Species:
- Suaeda maritima
- USDA Symbol:
- SUMA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Butterflies:Western Pygmy Blue (Brephidium exilis)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- 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:
- tolerates dry to moderate moisture
- Notes:
- commonly found in salt marshes and coastal areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with fluctuating temperatures and high salinity; light may improve germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI