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Question: Hello, I'm trying to compile a list of perennial halophytic plants suitable for zone 3-5 for possible phytoremediation of salt …

• Question

  Hello, I'm trying to compile a list of perennial halophytic plants suitable for zone 3-5 for possible phytoremediation of salt contaminated soils. This is for a potential project to reduce road salt impacts on well water in Southern New Hampsire. Ideally the plants would have a mid-high salt uptake capacity, could be harvested on an annual or biennial rotation without having to be replanted. Do you know of any plants that could fit the bill? Any insight is appreciated. -Thanks

  Answer

  Dear Tschurman, good afternoon. I think there are a great many plants that would suffice for the purposes you are seeking. However, what may be available in the trade and wouldn't be is not my expertise. You might want to contact the horticulture department at Native Plant Trust for this question. They may have previously constructed lists that you could choose from and they would have more knowledge about what you can likely access. You might try expanding the departments menu on this page: http://www.nativeplanttrust.org/about/contact-us/, to find one of the horticulture staff to direct this message to. Good luck.