Seaside Alkaligrass
Puccinellia maritima
- Native to:
- Baltic States, Belgium, Canary Is., Corse, Denmark, Føroyar, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Sardegna, Spain, Sweden
Chase, Agnes; Hitchcock, A. S.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Poaceae
- Genus:
- Puccinellia
- Species:
- Puccinellia maritima
- USDA Symbol:
- PUMA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Graminoid
- Height:
- 80 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, shorebirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- saline, sandy, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- 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:
- Germinates best with light exposure and cool temperatures. Salt tolerance extends to germination.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI