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Andropogon glomeratus
There are several different subspecies of A. glomeratus with different affinities for upland and wetland conditions.
A. glomeratus var. glaucopsis is
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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, May fall over at the end of the season. Will be neater if old stalks are removed before new growth starts in spring.
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Wildlife, Seeds eaten by various small birds and other wildlife.
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Habitat, Flatwoods, marshes
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Did You Know?, Fall color
Possible larval host plant for Delaware skipper (Anatrytone logan), Georgia satyr (Neonympha areolata), neamathla skipper (Nastra neamathl
- Moderately slow growth
- Rare and unique
- Colorful older leaves
- Wonderfully fragrant
- Not a true jasmine
- Massive, breathtaking and impressive
Ruellia caroliniensis
Wild petunia's flower only last for a day, but they have a very long flowering period, starting in early spring and going strong through the fall. Ple
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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, Dry mesic hammocks, flatwoods, sandhill, disturbed areas.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Larval host for Common Buckeye (Junonia coenia) and White Peacock (Anartia jatrophae) butterflies.
Attracts many pollinators.
- Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
- Easy/Carefree
- Prominant olive crownshaft
- Relatively uncommon in South Florida
- Pleasant rounded shape
Symphyotrichum carolinianum
Use as a sprawling vine in wet areas. Works well as a stand-alone border along the edges of retention ponds.
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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, Its sprawling or climbing habit make it best for an informal or naturalized setting.
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Habitat, Marshes, swamps, lake edges, river banks, coastal hammocks, floodplains.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Flowers draw a myriad of native bees, including polyester, sweat, cuckoo, leafcutter, mining, bumble and chimney b
- Not recommended
- Striking silhouette
- Prominent pale green or blue-gray crownshaft
- Cornerstone plant in South Florida
- Slender profile
- Adequate moisture required
Ludwigia repens
Known as an easy-to-grow aquarium plant.
Groundcover for the edges of retention ponds. Mitigation (created or restored) wetlands. Can form small fl
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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, Marshes, dome swamps.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Larval food for some hawk moths.
Attracts insects.
- Tall and stately
- Unique, sweet almond flavor
- Prominant olive crownshaft
Yucca gloriosa
Specimen plant. Forms a large rosette of spine-tipped leaves. Flower stalks rise to 6-8 ft.
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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, Spine-tipped leave are very sharp.
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Wildlife, Provides wildlife cover
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Habitat, Cultivated. Dry sites.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Pollinated by moths though hummingbirds may be attracted to the nectar. Larval host plant for cofaqui giant skipp
- Colorful fall foliage
- Prominent blue-gray crownshaft
- Edible, healthy fruit
Drosera tracyi
A similar species, Drosera filiformis is rare in the Florida panhandle and disjunct from northeastern US populations. In Florida, it is restricted to
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Tolerance, Unknown
Unknown
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Habitat, Savannas, bogs, moist disturbed ruderal areas (selected roadside swales), wet flatwoods
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
The plant both attracts insects for pollination and traps and digests insects. Though this species has not been well studied, other sp
- Ideal for smaller spaces
- Adequate moisture required
- Imposing stature
- Beautiful rounded dense canopy
Lantana involucrata
Cover plant, hedge plant, screen.
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Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.
Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.
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Wildlife, Birds eat the fruits. Occasionally attracts hummingbirds.
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Habitat, Coastal dunes. Disturbed areas in tropical hammocks (needs light) and pine rocklands.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Hurricane wind resistance
Attracts butterflies and other pollinators including ants and bees (IRC).
- Highly versatile
- Excellent edible fruit
- Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
- Moderately slow growth
Sophora tomentosa var. truncata
Use as an accent tree or shrub. It has a long blooming period, tolerates poor soils, and is easy to grow.
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Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges.
High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt
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Wildlife, Attracts small birds.
Attracts hummingbirds
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Habitat, Shell mound, maritime hammock, beach dune, coastal strand, inland borders of marine tidal swamp, marine tidal marsh (salt marsh).
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Attracts many insect pollinators including bees, butterflies, and moths.
- Prominent pale green or blue-gray crownshaft
- Stunning
- Hummingbird favorite
Nymphaea mexicana
The range of this plant appears to encompass most of Florida with actual occurrances having been found in streams with appropriate water chemistry (ap
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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, Aquatic. Quiet pools in spring-run streams, spring-fed lakes and ponds, still water.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
Everything from flies, to beetles, and various sorts of bees have been recorded on water lilies (In Defense of Plants blog). Given the
- Attractive and unique swollen trunk
- Often draped with Spanish moss
- Handsome
- Attractive dark green leaves
- Elegant appearance
- Distinctive-looking fruit with spiked exterior
