Crithmum maritimum
Crithmum maritimum
- Native to:
- Albania | Algeria | Azores | Baleares | Bulgaria | Canary Is. | Corse | Cyprus | East Aegean Is. | Egypt | France | Greece | Ireland | Italy | Kriti | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | Libya | Madeira | Morocco | Netherlands | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Palestine | Portugal | Romania | Sardegna | Sicilia | Spain | Transcaucasus | Tunisia | Türkiye | Türkiye-in-Europe
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Apiaceae
- Genus:
- Crithmum
- Species:
- Crithmum maritimum
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Subshrub
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, other pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Germination can be slow and erratic. Fresh seed germinates better than stored seed. Light may improve germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI