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Eupatorium rotundifolium
Wildflower garden especially in sunny moist areas.
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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, Said to spread easily from seed to the extent that it can become hard to control.
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Wildlife, Birds and other wildlife consume fruit.
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Habitat, Moist flatwoods.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Attracts many pollinators, especially important for native bees.
- Unique fluffy fronds
- Attractive glossy leaves
- Tropical silhouette
- Excellent choice for narrow spaces
- Requires occassional fertalization
- Long emerald crownshaft
Lyonia ferruginea
New leaves are rusty-orange. Easy to care for.
Can grow as a small tree or a shrub.
Use where this small tree's interesting shape will be an asset. D
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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, Scrub, scrubby flatwoods, overgrown sandhill.
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Did You Know?, Interesting bark, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Attracts bees. The following Hymenoptera families and species were observed visiting flowers of
- Moderately slow growth
- Prolific fruiter
- Uncommon edible fruit
- Requires occassional fertalization
Liatris gracilis
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, Mesic to wet flatwoods, seep slopes, bogs, savannas, ditches, secondary woods.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Attracts butterflies and bees.
- Prominant olive crownshaft
- Highly salt tolerant
- Raised diamond-shaped trunk pattern
- Requires shade when young
- Attractive symmetrical appearance
- Very showy clusters of flowers
Laguncularia racemosa
It's called "white mangrove" because it exudes extra salt through special glands which makes the leaves appear white.
The word "mangrove" refers to a
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Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation)
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and
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Habitat, Mangrove swamps. Tends to be at higher elevations that red and black mangroves.
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Hurricane wind resistance
Attracts bees, wasps, flies and butterflies (Landry 2013).
- Thick branching into attractive silouttes
- Fragrant in the evening
- Rapid growth
Nymphaea odorata
While native in Florida, this species is invasive in other areas, especially the Pacific Northwest.
Aquatic species with floating leaves and flowers.
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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, Could overrun small ponds or water features.
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Habitat, Aquatic. Marshes, swamps in openings, still water.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Flies, bees, and beetles have been recorded.
- Width often exceeds height
- Prominent pale green crownshaft
- Excellent hedge choice
- Easy/Carefree
- Ideal for smaller spaces
Andropogon gerardii
Sunny garden where a large, clumping grass is an asset. Noted for silvery-blue foliage that turns bronze in fall.
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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, If used in a garden, too much water, shade, or fertilizer can cause it to get top-heavy and fall over.
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Wildlife, Provides cover and seed for many species of songbirds.
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Habitat, Flatwoods, prairies.
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
Larval host for the Delaware skipper (Anatrytone logan) and the dusted skipper (Atrytonopsis hianna).
- Attracts butterflies
- Self-shedding fronds
- Tall and stately
- Unique, stout pineapple-like trunk when young
Pluchea spp.
These pretty little plants are not typically grown, most likely because they are annuals or short-lived perennials and require moist settings.
Moist
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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, Savannas, cypress glades, savannas, marshes, wet ditches, wet prairie.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Attracts bees, wasps, and butterflies.
- Deciduous
- Narrow canopy
- Not a true jasmine
- Rare, despite being a South Florida native
Erythrina herbacea
Forming a thicket for wildlife protection.
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Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt spray without i
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Considertions, It has thorns, but they are rather small.
The seeds of Cherokee bean are poisonous and purportedly used for rat poison in Mexico.
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Wildlife, Attracts hummingbirds.
Due to its dense foliage and thorny stems, coral bean serves as a refuge for small birds and animals.
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Habitat, Dry sites. Upland mixed forest, thickets, tropical hammocks, coastal dunes, sandhill, flatwoods, tropical hammock, pine rocklands. This species can b
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Thorns
Attracts long-tongued pollinators.
- Cornerstone plant in South Florida
- Unique, sweet almond flavor
- Compact and versatile
- Healthy edible fruit
- Flowers year round
Cercis canadensis
Bloom can be long lasting relative to other early spring blooming trees -- as long as a month. Duration is dependent on temperature. Flowers grow dire
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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, At the extreme south end of its range, it may not bloom well. The wood is weak and is likely to break off during a high wind event unless grouped with
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Habitat, Upland hardwood forests. Bluffs, hammocks, secondary woods.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Larval host for Henry's elfin (Callophrys henrici) and io moth (Automeris io).
Popular with bees including bumbleb
- Highly versatile
- Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
- Ideal for smaller spaces
- Unique foliage and silhouette
Coreopsis floridana
This is one of our larger (taller and larger flowers) Coreopsis species.
Useful as a colorful wildflower along the edge of a wetland. Often overlooke
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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, Wet prairie, herbaceous seepage areas, wet roadsides.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Attracts many different butterflies and pollinators.
- Easily trimmed for smaller spaces
- Narrow canopy
- Stately and uncommon
- Attractive dark green leaves
Spartina spartinae
Primarily useful for coastal restoration projects.
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Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation)
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and
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Wildlife, Attracts birds. Nesting and resting habitat.
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Habitat, Salt marshes, dunes.
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Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
- Ringed trunk
- Colorful fall foliage
- Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
- Adequate moisture required
- Distinctive-looking fruit with spiked exterior
Gordonia lasianthus
Makes a good specimen tree or a cluster of in wet areas along margins of lakes and ponds.
This tree is columnar in form and can make a formal-looking
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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, Sensitive to drying. Difficult to grow unless its moisture requirements are met.
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Wildlife, Attracts hummingbirds.
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Habitat, Moist-wet sites. Seepage swamps, bay swamps, edges of cypress domes, low flatwoods. This species is likely restricted to wetland edges both by its ne
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Flowers attract a variety of insects including bees and flies.
- Heavy feeder
- Attractive contrast between flowers and foliage
- Beloved in South Florida
