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Sea Asparagus

Sea Asparagus

Salicornia europaea

☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 9aZone 11b

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A succulent halophyte with fleshy, segmented stems that tastes pleasantly salty and crunchy. Highly valued as an edible green and natural salt source in coastal salt marsh permaculture systems.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–2′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Amaranthaceae

Native Range

Coastal Europe and Mediterranean

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

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with