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Mediterranean Saltwort

Salsola vermiculata, Amaranthaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Dynamic AccumulatorWindbreakGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)

Soil pH

6.5 – 9

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White SaxaulHaloxylon persicum
Wind ProtectionShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

HalogetonHalogeton glomeratus

Mediterranean Saltwort competes with Halogeton for water and may release allelopathic compounds

Mediterranean SaltbushAtriplex halimus

Both Chenopodiaceae family members produce salt-accumulating compounds that can inhibit nearby vegetation

Uses

Functions

Soil StabilizationSalt ToleranceErosion ControlWindbreak

Edible Parts

Young ShootsLeaves

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveKidney Support

Common Questions

What zones does Mediterranean Saltwort grow in?

Mediterranean Saltwort grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Mediterranean Saltwort?

Good companions for Mediterranean Saltwort include White Saxaul.

Design guilds with Mediterranean Saltwort and see companion relationships visually.

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