What to Grow on the Coast

For most plants, the sandy soil of the coast lacks essential nutrients. Pack your garden with these hardy, coastal picks that can survive and thrive in a seaside environment.

Flowering Perennials & Shrubs: Beach Pea
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Beach Pea

It grows right beside the sea, 1 to 2 feet high along the East and West coasts. Zones 3--7

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