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Marsh Elder

Marsh Elder

Iva frutescens

Featured Plant Category: Rain Gardens

Mature Height: 3 to 8'

Bloom Time: July - October

Bloom Color: White

Soil Moisture: Medium to Wet

Soil Type: Moist to wet, saline soils

Light Requirements: Full sun

Hardiness Zone: 4,5,6,7,8,9

Other Names: Iva frutescens, Jesuit's Bark, High-tide Bush, High-water Shrub, Bigleaf Marsh Elder

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$24.99

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Description

Marsh Elder (Iva frutescens) is a medium sized shrub that grows 3 to 8 feet high and grows naturally in the mid to high salt marsh-estuarine area, back dunes, and on muddy sea shores. It can tolerate occasional flooding but becomes stunted if the roots are submerged too often. Marsh Elder has small white flowers that bloom on elongated panicles from July to October. It is a common nesting site for various species of birds, and it provides a valuable island of refuge during extremely high tides.


 

Additional information

Mature Height

3 to 8'

Container Size

1 Gallon

Bloom Time

July – October

Bloom Color

White

Soil Moisture

Medium to Wet

Soil Type

Moist to wet, saline soils

Light Requirements

Full sun

Hardiness Zone

4,5,6,7,8,9

Other Names

Iva frutescens, Jesuit's Bark, High-tide Bush, High-water Shrub, Bigleaf Marsh Elder

Shipping Information

We now ship from two locations!

Maryland – Our nursery in Maryland is perfectly located to serve the Eastern United States within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Maryland location if you live east of Ohio.

Illinois – Our nursery in Illinois is perfectly located to serve the Midwestern United states within a 2-3 day shipping window. You will receive the most reasonable shipping rates from our Illinois location if you live west of West Virginia.

Please Note: If you live between the two facilities, you can change the Ship From location on the Cart page to see which will give you better shipping rates.

Not all plants are offered at both locations. You can find more information on our products and packaging on the Shipping Information page.