Iva frutescens

marsh elder, high tide bush

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Family

Asteraceae

Region

Coastal Plain

States

Delaware, Maryland, Virginia

Plant Type

Medium Shrub

Height

2 - 10ft

Spread

6 - 12ft

Flower Color

Green, White

Fruit

Capsule;

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Soil Texture

Clay, Loamy, Sandy

Soil Moisture

Dry, Moist

Blooms

August - October

Fall Color

Habitat

tidal brackish and salt marshes, above mean high tide to upland

Notes

similar to Baccharis halimifolia but with opposite leaves; tolerates salinity to 15 ppt

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