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Batis Species, Beachwort, Pickleweed, Seaside Saltwort, Turtleweed

Batismaritima

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Genus

Batis (BAY-tiss)

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Species

maritima (muh-RIT-tim-muh)

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Synonym

Batis americana

Batis californica

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Deciduous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Beachwort, Saltwart, Turtleweed, Pickleweed Batis maritima is Native to Texas and other States.

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