Sea Celery

Apium prostratum, Apiaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Swamp HibiscusHibiscus diversifolius

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Spiral RushFicinia spiralis

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Roundleaf PigfaceDisphyma crassifolium

Physical SupportWind Protection

Morrison's Tea TreeLeptospermum morrisonii

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Cinnamon MyrtleBackhousia myrtifolia

Pest DeterrentWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Pacific Giant TaroColocasia affinis

Large taro corms compete heavily for soil nutrients and space with sea celery

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionSalt ToleranceCoastal RestorationErosion Control

Edible Parts

LeavesStemsSeeds

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveDiuretic

Common Questions

What zones does Sea Celery grow in?

Sea Celery grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Sea Celery?

Good companions for Sea Celery include Swamp Hibiscus, Spiral Rush, Roundleaf Pigface, Morrison's Tea Tree, Cinnamon Myrtle.

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