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Salt Sandspurry

Spergularia marina, Caryophyllaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 9

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sickle JointvetchAeschynomene falcata
Nitrogen Fixation
Arabian peaBituminaria bituminosa
Nitrogen Fixation
Slender-pod BundleflowerDesmanthus leptolobus
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant
Racemed MilkwortPolygala polygama
Beneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Bladder CloverTrifolium spumosum

Salt-adapted sandspurry competes with clovers in marginal saline conditions

Uses

Functions

Salt ToleranceCoastal StabilizationRapid Ground CoverSaline Soil Remediation

Common Questions

What zones does Salt Sandspurry grow in?

Salt Sandspurry grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Salt Sandspurry?

Good companions for Salt Sandspurry include Sickle Jointvetch, Arabian pea, Slender-pod Bundleflower, Racemed Milkwort.

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