Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Bataceae

Genus:

Batis

Species:

Batis maritima

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Texas, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

saline, sandy, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in coastal and salt marsh environments