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Trichostema dichotomum
Noted for fragrance. Trichostema setaceum is similar but less common in central and southern Florida.
There are now at least 4 different Trichostema
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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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Considertions, May seed overly enthusiastically.
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Habitat, Scrub, xeric hammock, overgrown sandhill, flatwoods.
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Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers
Attracts various pollinators, especially bees.. Documented bees include Caupolicana electa and Dialictus placidensi
- Requires protection from strong winds
- Retains leaves until just before blooming
- Prominant olive crownshaft
- Recently classified invasive
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
