Rock Samphire

Botanical Name: Crithmum maritimum

Common Names: Rock Samphire, Sea Fennel, Sea Pickle

Rock Samphire is a sensational seaside succulent that is a must-have for any herb or edible garden, especially along the Perth Coast. It's tough as old boots, loves the salt and sun, and gives you a flavour hit like no other. The leaves are thick, fleshy, and highly aromatic. It’s a perennial, so it keeps bouncing back.

Features:

Ideal Grow Spot: Full sun to part shade.

Grow Habit: Low-growing, sprawling, compact perennial. Grows up to about 30 cm high.

Toughness: Extra drought tolerant. Copes well with saline soils or water.

Aussie Angle: This Mediterranean native acts like a champ in our coastal conditions.

This one handles the salt, so you can tell your other herbs to get a-rock-in'!

Flavour: Strong, salty, and a bit spicy, often likened to a mix of fennel and celery.

Edible Uses: Traditionally pickled, used fresh in salads, or steamed/boiled and served with fish and seafood. It was historically carried on long sea trips to prevent scurvy because it's super high in Vitamin C.

Pro Tip: Must have well-drained soil! It won't tolerate wet feet in any form, so sandy/gravelly soil or a pot is perfect.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only. Can post state wide.

Keywords: Rock Samphire, Sea Fennel, edible perennial, coastal herb, sea vegetable, drought tolerant Perth