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Ivaannua

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Iva (EYE-vuh)
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Species
annua (AN-yoo-uh)
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Synonym
Iva caudata
Iva ciliata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Succulent
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Cream/Tan
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Herbs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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