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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
Erythronium umbilicatum
This species has a cold requirement. It cannot be grown successfully much south of its native range.
Early spring wildflower. Can be planted as a se
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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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Habitat, Swamps, floodplains, wet flatwoods, bogs, savannas.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Supports early pollinators, especially bees (https://gnps.org/plants/dimpled-trout-lily-erythronium-umbilicatum/).
- Attractive shade tree
- Elegant
- Narrow crown
- Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
Taxodium ascendens
This is a deciduous conifer.
Specimen tree. Mass plantings in moist areas. Wetland restoration and enhancement.
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Tolerance, Tolerant of inundation with brackish water
Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.
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Considertions, May produce knees (roots that poke up above ground level) even if grown in uplands. This species is less prone to knees than bald cypress(T. distchum)
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Wildlife, Seeds are used by some mammals and seed-eating birds.
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Habitat, Usually found in smaller wetlands that historically burned. Restricted to areas that dry out periodically (for reproduction) and naturally found in a
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Did You Know?, Fall color, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
- Unique, sweet almond flavor
- Prefers acidic soil
- Iconic symbol of the south
- Adequate fertalization required
