Common Name
High-tide bush
Groundsel tree
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
12.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Additional Info
Habitat: salt or brackish marshes, fresh tidal marshes and ditches, shores, dunes
Semi-evergreen. Suitable for mass plantings. Intolerant clay or full shade. Prolific reseeder. Loves roadsides. Volunteers in disturbed places; shallow, lateral roots; tolerates flooding to 6"; tolerates salinity to 15 ppt. Heat, drought, waterlogged soils, and salt spray are all tolerated.
Wildlife Value: Nectar attracts pollinators and insects, provides cover, and seeds are enjoyed by birds.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
August
September
October
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Monarchs
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
8
Recommended for
Tolerates