Sarcocornia perennis
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Sarcocornia perennis

Chickenclaws · Perennial Glasswort · Guinea-bead · Marsh Samphire · Wild Coral

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
Click count
8
Observations
56

Description

Source: leafsnap

Salicornia perennis, synonym Sarcocornia perennis, otherwise known as perennial glasswort, is a species of halophytic perennial plant within the family Amaranthaceae. It has a widespread but patchy native distribution, being found in parts of Western Europe, northern and southern Africa, North America from southeast Alaska to south Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. It is native to the coasts of southern Britain and Ireland, where it is classified as nationally scarce. The species flowers between July and October.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Perennial glasswort is a sun-loving, herbaceous perennial that comes from open habitats and frequently thrives in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Perennial glasswort can tolerate a wide range of temperatures, but its distribution can still be constrained by different combinations of moisture and heat. It does best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather or prolonged high temperatures can raise the chances of Perennial glasswort dying. In winter, adequate protection from the cold can increase the plant's survival rate.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

One fertilizer application in spring is generally enough for Perennial glasswort, though repeated feedings can maximize growth. Feed every month to six weeks. Fertilizing improves leaf appearance and function, maintaining consistent color and a healthy texture. It also promotes root development and nutrient uptake for long-term plant health.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Sarcocornia
Family
Amaranthaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
15 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Olive
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Size
0.20 cm to 0.25 cm
Bloom Time
Late summer, Early fall
Planting Time
Summer
Harvest Time
Mid fall, Late fall
Native Area
Libya, Egypt, Mexico, Namibia, Dominican Republic, Croatia, Morocco, Jamaica, Uruguay, Cuba, Paraguay, Argentina, Haiti, Mozambique, Venezuela, Portugal, France, Tunisia, Peru, South Africa, Mauritania, Greece, Colombia, Bahamas, Italy, Spain, Israel, Albania, Ireland, United Kingdom, Algeria

Tags (5)

Common Names (7)

en Chickenclaws
en Perennial Glasswort
en Guinea-bead
en Marsh Samphire
en Wild Coral
en Woody Glasswort
en Creeping shrubby glasswort