Salicornia Europea

Synonym: Samphire Grass, Glasswort, Sea grass

Family Amaranthaceae

Samphire growing outside

Cultivated ready to pot on 9cm pots

Marsh Samphire is a perennial succulent that grows on salt marshes and estuaries. It is a Halophyte meaning it thrives in salty conditions and this makes it so delicious with all types of seafood and as a vegetable in its own right.

Flowers:  Samphire if it flowers it is insignificant and will then run to seed

Aspect: Sunny exposed position it is a coastal plant so normally in full sun

Soil Type: Sandy or Loam is fine but needs either watering with Seasalt and water mixture or growing on a Sea Marsh Estuary

Height & Spread: 6 to 8 inches spread can be up to 3 feet

Perennial : Perennial but needs protection below -3 degrees celsius

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