Sea Milkwort
Glaux maritima
Family: Primulaceae
Sea Milkwort grows in full sun and prefers saline wet soil. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Sea Milkwort
Sea Milkwort growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Saline wet soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 2-8. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Sea Milkwort as 21-45 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
Sea Milkwort (Glaux maritima) is listed in the Primulaceae family and categorized as a groundcover with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4036
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Plant type
- Groundcover
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Sea Milkwort is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Saline wet soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 2-8.
- Hardiness zones
- 2-8
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Saline wet soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 21-45 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 21-45 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.