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Batis maritima
Coastal stabilization is salt-flat areas. Can be used ornamentally as a groundcover or bush-like mound in coastal areas.
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Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation)
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and
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Habitat, Saltmarshes and flats.
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
Larval host and adult nectar plant for the great Southern white (Ascia monuste) and Eastern pigmy blue (Brephidium isophthalma) b
- Self-shedding fronds
- Will not tolerate frost
- Easily trimmed to maintain desired size
- Can be kept narrow
Plumbago zeylanica
This species is grown primarily for its use as a butterfly plant. It is not as showy as the commonly grown introduced plumbago.
This species has a pan
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray wo
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Habitat, Coastal hammocks.
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Did You Know?, Larval host for Cassius blue.
Attracts butterflies, moths, and bees.
- Striking symmetrical appearance
- Adequate fertalization required
- Slender trunk, 4" in diameter
- Readily pruned into attractive shapes
- Imposing stature
