Salt Marsh Plants
Historical pressures to “reclaim” salt marsh for agriculture, coastal erosion and sea level rise are all historic and future threats to these habitats.
Salix now provide a range of salt marsh species to aid in the creation of new habitats and the protection of existing ones.
All our plants are grown to the highest of quality and come in plug sizes 65cc, 110cc and 230cc.
For contract grow orders and for plants that are more vigorous in growth, we offer our largest 370cc root trainer.
Having healthy salt marshes is essential for biodiversity and to create resilience to climate change in the landscape.
Armeria maritima (Sea Thrift)
A robust, low growing evergreen perennial that bears bright pink, cup-shaped flowers throughout summer. Also regularly found on cliff faces.
Aster tripolium (Sea Aster)
A taller salt-tolerant perennial reaching heights of up to 90cm and is found in saltmarshes, estuaries and sea cliffs. Leaves are narrow and fleshy, flowers are purple in colour and form similarly to that of a large daisy.
Juncus gerardii (Salt Marsh Rush)
A relatively small rush that may be hidden in the saltmarsh amongst larger plants such as Juncus maritimus. Common around the coastline of Britain and Ireland.
Plantago maritima (Sea Plantain)
Characteristic coastal perennial, tough and tolerant of salt spray. Low growing at around 15cm, flowers with yellow stamens in slender spikes.
Puccinellia distans (Reflexed Saltmarsh-grass)
A coastal grass, erect with spike-like flowers. Similar to Common Saltmarsh-grass but inflorescence branches reflexed in fruit.
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (Grey Club Rush)
A large rush growing to heights of up to 3m. Creeping, robust perennial tolerant of salt spray. Sends off runners from a thick, woody rhizome.
Silene uniflora (Sea Campion)
A low growing, cushion-forming perennial that is confined to sea cliffs and shingle beaches. White frilly, overlapping petals.
