Nomenclature

Common Name:

bigleaf marsh-elder

Synonym(s):

Genus species:

Iva frutescens

Family:

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Plant Specifics

Form:

shrub

Size:

3-4 (10) ft

Life Span:

Long-lived perennial

Flower Color:

green

Fruit Color:

green,NA

Phenology:

Evergreen, semi-woody. Blooms summer-fall.

Noted For:

Hurricane Wind Resistance, Interesting Foliage

Landscaping

Recommended Uses:

Retain in the landscape for coastal protection where present. Used for dune restoration.

Considerations:

Availability:

Native Nurseries

Propagation:

Seed, cuttings.

Light:

Full Sun

Moisture Tolerance:

Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry

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Aquatic ---to--- Usually moist, occasional inundation

Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:

Unknown

Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:

High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salt.

Soil or Other Substrate:

Sand

Soil pH:

Calcareous (high pH)

Suitable to Grow In:

8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11

Ecology

Wildlife:

Provides some cover for wildlife and maybe some foods.

Native Habitats:

Salt marsh, dunes.

Natural Range in Florida:

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