Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Flowers

Landscape Uses Coastal, General, Flowerbed / Border, Container Planting

Thematic Landscaping Golden Garden, Naturalistic Garden

Usage Hazard - Cons Toxic Upon Ingestion, Invasive / Potentially Invasive

Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks Listed by IUCN as amongst top 100 of the most invasive alien species, considered as an infestation in several parts of world. All plant parts contain ivalin, toxic to mammals, can cause aborted fetuses when ingested. Plant compounds are allelopathic and have negative impact on growth and health of nearby plants.

Plant & Rootzone Preference or Tolerance Remarks Species is highly adaptable and tolerant of various soil types.

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun, Semi-Shade

Water Preference Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate Fast

Rootzone Tolerance Easy to Grow, Drought Tolerant, Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Poor Infertile Soils, Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site), Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Acidic (low pH) Soils, Alkaline high pH Soils, Shallow Media, Disease / Pest Resistant

Maintenance Requirements Moderate

Propagation Method Seed, Stem Cutting, Stolon / Runner

Propagation Method Remarks Plant may not set viable seed in some regions.

Planting Distance 0 to 1