Iva imbricata
seacoast sumpweed
Asteraceae (Compositae)
Plant Specifics
Form:
shrub
Size:
2-3 ft tall by 4-10 ft wide
Life Span:
long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
green
Fruit Color:
green
Phenology:
evergreen
Noted For:
Interesting Foliage
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Groundcover in coastal sandy areas. Useful for dune stabilization.
Considerations:
Light:
Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Somewhat moist, no flooding ---- to ---- Very long very dry periods
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salt.
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Native Habitats:
Coastal dunes.
