Rock Samphire
Crithmum maritimum
WROS
Popular with sailors in the 17th Century, this seaside native is high in Vitamin C and was pickled to preserve it for long voyages. Not only edible, it's a striking drought-tolerant ground cover too!
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Product information
Popular with sailors to prevent scurvy in the 17th century, this seaside native is high in vitamin C and was pickled to preserve it for long voyages. Not only edible, it's a striking drought-tolerant ground cover too! As the species name suggests, this plant will thrive in coastal gardens, forming a tight ground cover in rocky cracks and sandy soils. The fleshy green-blue leaves are prepared as a pickle and used as a condiment throughout the Mediterranean and the British Isles. They can also be used fresh as a garnish, as we do at the Heronswood cafe.
Shipping information
Plant orders:
1–14 plants: $14.50
15–29 plants: $25.00
30+ plants: $35.50
Seeds can be added for no additional charge.
Plants with any other combination of hardware, books, bulbs or tubers:
1–14 plants: $29.00
15–29 plants: $39.50
30+ plants: $50.00
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Product Information
Popular with sailors to prevent scurvy in the 17th century, this seaside native is high in vitamin C and was pickled to preserve it for long voyages. Not only edible, it's a striking drought-tolerant ground cover too! As the species name suggests, this plant will thrive in coastal gardens, forming a tight ground cover in rocky cracks and sandy soils. The fleshy green-blue leaves are prepared as a pickle and used as a condiment throughout the Mediterranean and the British Isles. They can also be used fresh as a garnish, as we do at the Heronswood cafe.How to grow
Once established, rock samphire is an incredibly low-maintenance plant, thriving in poor soils and exposed sites. Water when required during establishment.
Growing information
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Light:
Full Sun
Water:
Drought tolerant
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Plant characteristics
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Type:
Evergreen
Height:
50cm
Width:
50cm
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