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Prunus caroliniana
The range extends from Texas to North Carolina mostly in the coastal plan and adjacent areas of sandy hills. In Florida, the range is continuous down
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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, This plant can be too prolific as the many seedlings that come up both around the plant and under bird perching sites can become problematic. Also spr
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Wildlife, Seed is spread by birds.
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Habitat, Dry-moist sites. Upland hardwood forests, upland mixed forest, secondary woods, riverine swamps, disturbed areas.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Attracts bees.
- Symmetrical shape
- Raised diamond-shaped trunk pattern
- Wonderfully fragrant flowers
Calamintha ashei
This species is listed as Threatened in Florida. Please acquire plants only from a reputable nursery.
This small plant could make a good border along
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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 in disturbed areas, sandhill.
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers
Attracts a variety of insects and mostly pollinated by bees. Documented bees include Agapostemon splendens, Augochl
- Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
- Striking silhouette
- Can be kept narrow
- Relatively uncommon in South Florida
Liatris ohlingerae
This is a rare Florida native that is listed as Endangered by the USFWS. Please obey all applicable laws and regulations.
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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.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Attracts butterflies and bees.
- Highly versatile
- Can be grown indoors
- Easily trimmed for smaller spaces
Aristolochia tomentosa
Listed as Endangered in Florida. Please acquire from reputable sources.
Primarily used in butterfly gardens but can make a good hanging pot plant or
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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, Stream banks, flood plains, bottomland
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Larval host for the pipevine swallowtail and polydamas swallowtail butterflies.
Pollinated by flies.
- Extremely versatile
- Pyramidal crown
- Rapid growth
- Slow Growth
Vaccinium darrowii
Leaves are glaucous and appear to be blue-green sometimes with pink-violet overtones.
The range includes the Florida panhandle and much of the pennins
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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, Must have acidic soil.
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Wildlife, Birds and other wildlife consume the fruit.
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Habitat, Moist sites. Flatwoods, scrubby flatwoods.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage
Attracts various pollinators, especially native bees. Documented bee species include Agapostemon s
- Unique, fern-like leaves
- Very showy clusters of red flowers
- Lush, dense shade tree
Allium canadense
The inflorescence consists of a few long-stalked flowers with 6 tepals and many bulblets that tend to sprout in place. The first leaf from the bulblet
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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, Ruderal, especially roadside ditches.
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers
Pollinated by bees and other insects.
- Cold tolerant
- Attractive tiered canopy
- Christmas tree shape
- Slender profile
Symphyotrichum adnatum
Wildflower garden, meadow.
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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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Habitat, Sandhills, dry flatwoods.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Attracts generalist pollinators.
- Requires protection from strong winds
- Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
- Breathtaking and memorable
- Attractive tiered canopy
- Prominant olive crownshaft
- Easy/Carefree native
