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European Searocket

European Searocket

Cakile maritima

☀️ full sun💧 low water

A fast-growing coastal annual with succulent foliage and small white or pink flowers. Naturally salt-tolerant and ideal for sandy beaches and disturbed coastal areas.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.5–1.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneer

Native Range

Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Europe

Function & Care

edibleerosion controlwildlife benefit

Edible Parts

leafseedpod

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed