Poaceae
Sea Hard-grass: Ground Cover Plant
Parapholis strigosa
It is not a typical ornamental or houseplant, but a wild grass adapted to coastal saline habitats. Cultivation is only possible in sandy, well-drained, slightly alkaline soil and full sun; it thrives even in salty or periodically flooded conditions.
Every 10 days
Bright indirect
5° - 35°C
50% - 90%
Categories
What is Sea Hard-grass?
Sea Hard-grass (Parapholis strigosa) is a hard-care plant from the Poaceae family. Parapholis strigosa (Sea Hard-grass) is an annual grass in the Poaceae family, native to the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Europe and Libya. It is a salt-tolerant (halophytic) plant that grows in coastal salt marshes, tidal soils, and disturbed, open ground. It is a low-growing, typically 10-...
Sea Hard-grass grows up to 30cm, spread of 20cm, watering every 10 days, 5°C â 35°C, 50â90% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike easy-care plants, Sea Hard-grass demands constant attention to humidity and light. Not recommended for beginners. 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 10 days, and temperatures between 5-35°C with 50-90% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Sea Hard-grass?
Extremely drought and salt tolerant; in its natural habitat, it is adapted to tidal fluctuations, so good drainage is much more important than regular, heavy watering.
How Much Light Does Sea Hard-grass Need?
Requires full sun; it occurs in open, unshaded coastal areas.
What Is the Best Soil for Sea Hard-grass?
Requires sandy, saline, well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soil (pH approx. 7-8.5); it is not viable in clayey or permanently waterlogged soils.
What Pot Should You Use for Sea Hard-grass?
Growing it in pots is uncommon; if attempted, a wide, shallow container filled with a well-drained, sandy-saline substrate is recommended.
What Is Sea Hard-grass and Where Does It Come From?
Parapholis strigosa (Sea Hard-grass) is an annual grass in the Poaceae family, native to the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Europe and Libya. It is a salt-tolerant (halophytic) plant that grows in coastal salt marshes, tidal soils, and disturbed, open ground. It is a low-growing, typically 10-30 cm tall, tufted grass that blooms in summer with small, inconspicuous green inflorescences. Outside of Europe, it has appeared as an introduced species in California, British Columbia, Chile, Australia, and New Zealand.
How Big Does Sea Hard-grass Grow?
TLDR: Sea Hard-grass can reach up to 30cm tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
30cm
Spread
20cm
Growth rate
Fast
Foliage
Deciduous
Plant Uses
Ground Cover
Soil coverage
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