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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
Botrychium biternatum
Treasure this tidy fern if you have it in your landscape.
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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, Dies back during the summer.
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Habitat, Pine flatwoods
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
- Slender and elegant
- Attractive blue-green to silver leaflets
- Requires high humidity
Clematis crispa
Climbs by twining petioles.
Grow on a trellis or fence.
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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, To remain attractive and not become a mass of past growth, cut it back occasionally. Thin out old stems.
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Wildlife, Attracts hummingbords.
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Habitat, Riverine swamps, wet hammocks. This species can be seen near the boardwalks at Flint Creek and Sargeant Parks in Hillsborough County.
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage
Larval host for mournful thyris (Thyris sepulchralis).
Attracts bees and butterfli
- Damaged by citrus canker
- Uncommon edible fruit
- Attractive variegated foliage
Itea virginica
While occurring naturally in wetlands, this plant makes a good shrub in reasonably moist uplands.
Use as a background plant in moist, shady areas. Ch
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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, Dome swamps, riverine swamps, seep slopes.
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Did You Know?, Fall color, Showy flowers
Attracts a wide variety of insect pollinators.
- Arched, recurving fronds
- Cold tolerant
- Formal, old-world appearance
- Long-lived perennial
