Apium prostratum – sea celery

Apium prostratum - sea celery

This plant is a great edible native plant, and grows naturally along coastal areas in southern states of Australia. It can be a compact plant like parsley, or have a cascading form which looks great grown on banks or in hanging baskets and pots. It grows best in part shade, but can also be grown in sun with a bit of extra care. It seeds itself readily. A good bush tucker plant for smaller gardens and balconies, as well as larger areas, and an attractive container plan, with its attractive ferny foliage.

It can be used like parsley or celery in dishes like salads, stews and soups, and has a nice flavour.

Family : Apiaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Ground cover

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading, Weeping

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Edible, Tea, Pipe and drain friendly, Pollution tolerant, Fast growing, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Apium prostratum

Common Name : Sea Celery

Height : 0.4

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade, Half shade

Lifespan : Annual, Biennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Butterflies