Crithmum maritimum (Samphire)
Botanical Information
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Crithmum |
| Species | maritimum |
| Category | Tropicals |
| Origin | Southern and western coasts of Britain and Ireland and on the Mediterranean and western coasts of Europe |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 30 cm |
| Spread | 30 cm |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Grows well on stony beaches, in crevices on dikes and cracks of cliff walls. |
| Propagation | Propagate by seed. |
| Cultivation | Prefers a moist light sandy or gravelly soil and requires a well-drained sunny position with some shade. |
| Notable Specimens | Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
| Habitat | On cliffs and rocks, or more rarely on shingle or sand, by the sea. |
| Flower Description | Yellowish-green sepals that are very small. |
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