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Andropogon virginicus
This plant can be used as a background planting that will create a light orange haze during the late fall and winter months. Andropogon virgnicus var.
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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, Can be aggressive in disturbed lands.
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Wildlife, Provides food and nesting material for many small birds and other small animals.
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Habitat, Open seepage areas, flatwoods, marshes, ruderal areas.
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
Larval host for zabulon skipper (Poanes zabulon).
- Ringed trunk
- Wind tolerant
- Rare, despite being a South Florida native
- Very full crown
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
Psychotria nervosa
Sensitize to cold weather.
Small specimen plant, foundation planting, general cover plant in shaded areas.
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.
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Considertions, Wild Coffee does not like constant full sun.
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Wildlife, Birds like the fruit.
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Habitat, Dry mesic to xeric hammock, high areas in swamps, coastal shell mounds, pine flatwoods.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage
Nectar plant for atala (Eumaeus atala), great southern white (Ascia monuste), julia (Dryas iulia), S
- Tiered branches
- Native
- Colorful new leafs
- Critically endangered
- Classic Southern tree
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
