Glaux maritima Black saltwort (Primulaceae)

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Glaux maritima
Black saltwort
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The Glaux maritima plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Primulaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black saltwort.

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Latin Name:  Glaux maritima
Common Name:  Black saltwort
Family:  Primulaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Grassy salt marshes, crevices of rocks, the foot of cliffs near the sea and saline districts inland[17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have suffcient seed it should be worthwhile trying an outdoor sowing in situ in mid spring. Division in spring. Very easy, larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

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