Back to plant encyclopedia
Sea wheatgrass displaying blue-grey foliage
Poaceae23 April 202612 min

Sea Wheatgrass: complete guide

Thinopyrum junceum

Want to see Sea Wheatgrass: complete guide in your garden?

1 minute, no credit card

Start free design

Overview

Thinopyrum junceum is Sea Wheatgrass from the Poaceae family. Remarkable salt tolerance and harsh coastal conditions. 30-60 cm tall.

Appearance & Bloom

Distinctive blue-grey foliage. Fine, firm leaves. Flowering spires emerge in summer.

Ideal Location

Full sun with 6-8 hours direct daily light. Plant in exposed coastal positions.

Soil

Accepts nearly any soil type. Tolerates highly saline soils. Avoid fertilizer amendments.

Watering

Once established, requires minimal irrigation. Water during establishment. Subsequently depends on precipitation.

Pruning

Unnecessary. Remove dead foliage in spring.

Maintenance Calendar

Spring: Remove winter-damaged leaves. Summer: No maintenance. Autumn: Natural preparation. Winter: Hardy, no protection needed.

Winter Hardiness

Exceptional cold tolerance. Blue-grey color persists through winter.

Companion Plants

Pair beautifully with other salt-tolerant coastal species.

Closing Thoughts

Essential for coastal gardeners. Visit gardenworld.app/en

Free design

Want to see Sea Wheatgrass: complete guide in your garden? Make a free design now.

Upload a photo, pick a style, and get a photorealistic design with plant list in under a minute.

See your garden free

10,000+ gardens designed already

No credit card required

Before
After