Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Suaeda

Species:

Suaeda rolandii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

White, Green

Native Range

United States: New Jersey, New York, Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, saline, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.5 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

thrives in coastal salt marshes