How to Grow and Care for sandspurrys

Red sandspurry (Spergularia rubra) is a plant species native both to Europe and to Asia. Red sandspurry grows in a wide variety of habitats and is often considered a common weed in many areas.

The lesser sea spurrey is a sprawling, flowering annual that blooms in mid to late summer. It grows in coastal areas, and also along the edges of roads. This is because the plant is salt-resistant and can thrive in places where the roads have been treated with salt.

The greater sea spurrey is a flowering plant found in coastal regions, salt marshes, and on roadsides around the world. It grows in soils with high salt contents where most plants do not do well. Though not as common on roadsides as other related sea spurrey species, it is occasionally found in places where roads have been salted in the winter.

Rock sea-spurrey thrives in rocky habitats, often seen adorning crevices with its succulent, needle-like leaves that form compact tufts. Its small, pink to white star-shaped flowers bloom above the foliage, enabling it to capture the attention of pollinators even in sparse landscapes. This hardy, low-growing perennial has adapted to resist drought and poor soil conditions, reflecting its resilience in challenging environments.

Spergularia tasmanica is a hardy flowering plant endemic to Tasmania's diverse landscapes. This adaptive species boasts fleshy leaves and stems that help conserve water, a survival trait in the coastal and rocky terrains it often calls home. Its blossoms are small and unassuming, yet they reveal a delicate beauty upon closer inspection, featuring dainty petals that capture the essence of spergularia tasmanica's understated elegance.