Triglochin maritima

Also Known As

Seaside Arrow-Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like, aquatic

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 24"

planting zones

9a-11

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Triglochin maritima plant details

Triglochin maritima is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, clay and gritty soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Triglochin maritima

Plant type: perennial aquatic grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: juncaginaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: bog garden, native plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Triglochin maritima

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, clay and gritty

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This herbaceous perennial grows 2-3' tall and works well in a pond setting in the native garden. The purple spike of flowers emerges summer through fall. After bloom, the long, ropey seed head catches your attention and adds an attractive vertical element in the landscape. Found in brackish and saltwater marshes, this plant tolerates salty soils. Found in alkaline flats and boggy places, mostly below 7,500 feet, from southern California to Alaska, New Mexico, New Jersey, and Erasia. Meadows, damp areas, marshes, low to moderate elevations.