Spergularia Marina | Spergularia | Caryophyllaceae

Learn about Spergularia marina, a hardy plant that is native to coastal salt marshes and can also be found in freshwater lakes in the Great Lakes region. This plant has a taproot and can grow up to 35 cm (14 in) long, with stems that are erect to sprawling and leaves that are thread-like to linear. The plant has white to pink petals and blooms from June to September. Spergularia marina is a valuable plant for stabilizing dunes and preventing erosion, and it is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. If you are planning to grow this plant, it prefers well-drained soil and full sun exposure.