Overview
Puccinellia maritima is a perennial, stoloniferous, forms dense tufts or prostrate turfs grass in the genus Puccinellia, part of the Poaceae family, with greyish-green to dark green, tinted yellow, red, or purple foliage. Puccinellia maritima grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal erosion control, salt marsh restoration and wildlife habitat. It is native to Baltic States, Belgium, Canary Is., Denmark, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, North European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain and Sweden.
About
Puccinellia maritima is a species of grass known by the common names including seaside alkaligrass, common saltmarsh-grass or sea poa grass. It is native to Western Europe and it is present in most of North East North America.
About the genus
Puccinellia is a genus of plants in the grass family, known as alkali grass or salt grass.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Puccinellia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Saline, Muddy sands, Silts, Clays
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Soil moisture
- Wet, Periodically flooded
- Aspect
- Coastal, Sheltered
- Exposure
- High salinity, Regular tidal inundation
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Puccinellia maritima size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Grass
- Habit
- Perennial, Stoloniferous, Forms dense tufts or prostrate turfs
- Foliage
- Greyish-green to dark green, Tinted yellow, red, or purple
- Suggested uses
- Coastal erosion control, Salt marsh restoration, Wildlife habitat
- Native to
- Baltic States, Belgium, Canary Is., Denmark, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, North European Russia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Puccinellia maritima
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Root cuttings
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Puccinellia maritima?
Puccinellia maritima prefers full sun. It suits high salinity and regular tidal inundation positions.
What soil does Puccinellia maritima need?
Puccinellia maritima is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including saline, muddy sands, silts and clays. It prefers alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays wet to periodically flooded.
Is Puccinellia maritima hardy in the UK?
Puccinellia maritima has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Puccinellia maritima?
Seed, Division, Root cuttings.