Botanical Name: Iva hayesiana
Common Name: Hayes Iva Type of Plant: dicot: subshrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a low-growing, loosely branching plant, with soft woody stems sprawling or decumbent, to form a low mound or cushion; prostrate stems will root when in contact with soil Height 1' - 2' (3') Spread equal or more Growth Rate mod.- rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred near coast; tolerates shade inland Soil tolerates many types, including alkaline soils and clay Hardiness hardy (zones 12-24); thrives in warm low-elevation sites Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate-opposite, leathery, linear or oblong; dull green, 1"-2" long, prominently 1-3 nerved on lower surface, hairy both surfaces Flowers inconspicuous, in small clusters (racemes) toward the tips of the branches; May - July Fruit an achene; tiny, inconspicuous Propagation: softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent groundcover for erosion control on banks and hillsides, for large-scale sites where soil pH and texture is a problem; can be pruned into a small border planting Landscape Care: Watering tolerates both frequent watering and non-watering after established - very adaptable Fertilizing none required Pruning head back low to the ground to promote dense growth Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other highly tolerant of both drought and regular watering Origin: San Diego/Baja Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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