About
A seaside annual found around most of the coast of the British Isles. Tiny, inconspicuous, green flowers appear among the leaves in summer. Stems are often sprawling, though may be upright to 60cm or so, with succulent, narrowly triangular leaves each tipped with a short spine.
About the genus
Salsola is a diverse genus of plants that may be annual, perennial, or woody. Species are cultivated for their flowers, foliage, or architectural habit and are adapted to various climatic conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeSand
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCoastal
Native toMacaronesia to Medit.
Care notes
CultivationNaturally found only on sandy or gravelly beaches. Tolerates coastal conditions and salty or very alkaline soil
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free