About
Puccinellia maritima, common saltmarsh grass, is a low-growing, rhizomatous, perennial grass native to salt marshes and coastal habitats producing narrow, grey-green leaves and narrow, loosely branched panicles of small spikelets in summer. A rewarding native grass for a moist, coastal or saline garden position.
About the genus
Puccinellia are perennial or annual grasses with narrow, often involute leaves and narrow, branched panicles of small spikelets. Native to saline, coastal and inland habitats worldwide.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.