How to Grow and Care for Crithmum

Crithmum is a resilient, drought-tolerant plant that thrives in coastal areas. Ensure it receives full sun and well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Special care points include its preference for sandy soil and its high salt tolerance, making it ideal for seaside gardens. Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and helps maintain its shape.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Crithmum

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6.5-8
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Types of Crithmum

Rock samphire

Rock samphire (Crithmum maritimum), also known as Sea fennel, is a perennial coastal herbaceous plant with fleshy succulent leaves. Typically it grows on rocky coasts and cliffs of Europe, the Mediterranean area, and North Africa. The dangers of collecting rock samphire from steep cliffs were described in Shakespeare's "King Lear."

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