Iva hayesiana (San diego marsh elder) Medium except in very hot areas

except in very hot areas where partial shade is preferable

- Best clay and in well drained soils

The roots only grow in fall before the rainy season

- Prefers well drained soil with high lime content- they can grow in heavy clay

- Hardy to 30 degrees

Iva hayesiana (San diego marsh elder) Medium except in very hot areasSan Diego marsh elder, poverty weed A rare evergreen shrub that grows up to four feet tall and nine feet wide. It has spikey green leaves with yellow fragrant flowers that bloom during the Spring. It is fast spreading and great for hillside stabilization. This plant is also believed to be fire resistant. This plant produces a pollen that can produce an allergic reaction. It is best to prune in January through February. You can mow the the plant with a