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Saltwort (Batis maritima) is a native shrub that grows in Southern California, primarily in the South Coast region. It is moderately fast growing and moderately long-lived. It grows in a rounded form to a height of 1-4 ft., with active growth during the spring. Flowers are green and bloom in the late spring. Leaves are medium green and deciduous. It tends to grow in salt marshes, at elevations from 0-100 feet.
Shrub
1 - 48 in Tall
Spreading
Moderate
Winter Deciduous
Green, Yellow
Spring
Full Sun
Moderate, High
Moderate
Standing
Adaptable, tolerant of sand, loam and clay.
24*
Salt marshes
Coastal Salt Marsh, Coastal Strand, Wetland-Riparian
Butterflies and moths supported
1 confirmed and 1 likely
Western Pygmy Blue
Brephidium exilis
Garden Webworm Moth
Achyra rantalis