Sea Purslane

Atriplex portulacoides, Amaranthaceae

Zones

6–10

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakDynamic AccumulatorGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

7 – 9

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

African BoxthornLycium ferocissimum

Pest DeterrentNutrient Accumulation

Russian Desert-thornLycium ruthenicum

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Eastern BaccharisBaccharis halimifolia

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Brewer's SaltbushAtriplex breweri

Related saltbush species may compete for similar saline soil conditions where ranges overlap

Four-stamen TamariskTamarix tetrandra

Four-stamen tamarisk alters soil chemistry and produces compounds toxic to native halophytic plants

Uses

Functions

Salt ToleranceCoastal WindbreakSoil StabilizationHalophyte

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Sea Purslane grow in?

Sea Purslane grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Sea Purslane?

Good companions for Sea Purslane include African Boxthorn, Russian Desert-thorn, Eastern Baccharis.

Design guilds with Sea Purslane and see companion relationships visually.

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