Poaceae
Sea Hard-grass: Ground Cover Plant
Parapholis strigosa
Requires a sunny, saline, and moist environment; it is best suited for the rehabilitation of coastal habitats.
Every 3 days
Bright indirect
5° - 30°C
50% - 90%
Categories
What is Sea Hard-grass?
Sea Hard-grass (Parapholis strigosa) is a medium-care plant from the Poaceae family. Parapholis strigosa, commonly known as sea hard-grass, is a low-growing annual grass specifically native to salt marshes and coastal dunes. Its stems are stiff and erect, with narrow leaves that often roll inward to reduce evaporation. The inflorescence is a unique, slender spike where the spikelets...
Sea Hard-grass grows up to 25cm, spread of 15cm, watering every 3 days, 5°C – 30°C, 50–90% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many popular species, Sea Hard-grass is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Sea Hard-grass?
TLDR: Sea Hard-grass needs Bright indirect, watering every 3 days, and temperatures between 5-30°C with 50-90% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Sea Hard-grass?
Requires regular watering, especially during the growing season, but can tolerate periodic flooding.
How Much Light Does Sea Hard-grass Need?
The plant needs full, direct sunlight for proper development.
What Is the Best Soil for Sea Hard-grass?
Saline, alkaline, and well-drained sandy soil is ideal for it.
What Pot Should You Use for Sea Hard-grass?
Primarily recommended for outdoor cultivation in areas with saline soil.
What Is Sea Hard-grass and Where Does It Come From?
Parapholis strigosa, commonly known as sea hard-grass, is a low-growing annual grass specifically native to salt marshes and coastal dunes. Its stems are stiff and erect, with narrow leaves that often roll inward to reduce evaporation. The inflorescence is a unique, slender spike where the spikelets are closely pressed into the hollows of the rachis, making the plant appear like a continuous rod.
How to Propagate Sea Hard-grass?
Propagation from seed
- The presence of salt water can aid in natural selection and growth.
- 1 Seed collection
Collect mature seeds in late summer when the spikes turn yellow.
- 2 Sowing
Sow seeds directly into their permanent location on a sandy and slightly saline soil surface.
- 3 Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist during the germination period.
Materials needed:
How Big Does Sea Hard-grass Grow?
TLDR: Sea Hard-grass can reach up to 25cm tall with Medium growth rate.
Max height
25cm
Spread
15cm
Growth rate
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Plant Uses
Ground Cover
Soil coverage
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Meaning & Symbolism
A symbol of resilience and adaptation to extreme conditions.
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