Photo by: Shirley Denton, Suncoast Chapter FNPS
Photo by: John Bradford, Martin County Chapter FNPS
Photo by: John Bradford, Martin County Chapter FNPS
Nomenclature
Common Name:
seacoast sumpweed
Synonym(s):
Genus species:
Iva imbricata
Family:
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:
Availability:
Native Nurseries, Seed
Propagation:
Seed, cuttings.
Light:
Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Always Flooded------------------------------------------------Extremely Dry
Coming Soon!
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
Soil pH:
Calcareous (high pH)
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B,11
Ecology
Wildlife:
Native Habitats:
Coastal dunes.
Natural Range in Florida:
Visit the USF Libraries Atlas of Florida Plants
Comments:
Ethnobotany:
General Comments:
