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Passiflora suberosa
In some parts of the world, this is an invasive species. In Florida, it is well behaved.
Grow on a trellis or let climb a tree. Can also be used as a
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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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Wildlife, Animals eat the fruits.
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Habitat, Pinelands, hammocks, shell middens.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Larval host for Gulf Fritillary (Agraulis vanillae), Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia) and Zebra Heliconian (Heliconius charitonius) butte
- Stunning colorful foliage
- Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
- Easily trimmed for smaller spaces
- Colorful fall foliage
Hydrangea quercifolia
The bark of oakleaf hydrangea exfoliates and is very beautiful. The leaves turn a variety of vivid colors prior to dropping in winter.
Based on the de
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
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Considertions, Prefers partial shade. If planted south of its natural range, it is best to keep it out of full sun.
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Habitat, Dry-moist sites. Upland hardwood forests and understory.
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Did You Know?, Interesting bark, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Attracts native bees including bumblebees, syrphid flies, and honeybees.
Pollinators attracted
- Forms an open canopy
- Hummingbird favorite
- Beautiful silhouette
- Ideal for smaller spaces
- Elegant appearance
- Unique foliage
Mimosa strigillosa
Needs substantial water during establishment, then relatively drought tolerant.
Nodules on the roots of the plant, with the help of Rhizobium bacteria
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
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Considertions, Like most turf replacements, this plant wants to spread. If you don't want that, keep it hemmed in by using a barrier or by trimming.
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Habitat, Open, disturbed areas. Typically fairly moist but tolerates dry soils after establishment.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Host plant for the little sulphur (Eurema lisa) butterfly. (Fl Wildflower Foundation)
Pollinated mainly by bees
- Recently classified invasive
- Abundance of orange-red flowers in summer
- Colorful new leafs
- Cornerstone plant in South Florida
- Fast growth
