Glehnia littoralis

Also Known As

Beach Silvertop

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-9"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

6a-11

Glehnia littoralis plant details

Glehnia littoralis is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Glehnia littoralis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: apiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Glehnia littoralis

USDA Zones: 6a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to Coastal Northern California as well as various British Columbia, Korea & China, Glehnia littoralis can be seen growing along the beaches, sitting perfectly atop the sand with glossy leaves, 6-9” tall & wide, & in Spring, space-like & complex umbels of white flowers. The seeds that follow are just as interesting, with geometric winged margins. This species has applications in Chinese herbal medicine, & has been over-harvested in that part of the world for this reason. There is little known information on the cultivation issues with this species, except that it needs consistently moist soil, & (of course!) tolerates coastal exposures.