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Clematis baldwinii
In full sun areas, this plant will become close to dormant in the summer. Cutting back dried out foliage will stimulate new growth in the Fall. Endemi , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, Easily lost in flower beds. , Wildlife, Birds and other wildlife consume fruit (https://flawildflowers.org/) Hummingbirds occasionally visit the flowers (International Clematis Society) , Habitat, Wet flatwoods. Scrub and sandhill , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage Pine-hyacinth attracts many pollinators, from bumblebees and other native bees to butterflies.
  • Falls over easily, may require staking
  • Very full crown
  • Beautiful pinwheel flowers, often multicolored
  • Wind tolerant
  • Extremely versatile
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Sisyrinchium angustifolium
Groundcover. Foliage is low and neat even during periods when there are no flowers (flowers in mid-spring). Plant not visible in winter. Can be natura , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Habitat, Cutthroat seeps, moist roadsides, hammocks, bogs, river banks. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Beneficial sweat bees, bumble bees, bee flies, and syrphid flies are attracted to nectar and pollen.
  • Attractive and unique swollen trunk
  • Requires high humidity
  • Adequate fertalization required
  • Unique fluffy fronds
  • Dense, full crown
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Ratibida pinnata
Its range in Florida is limited to only a couple of northern counties,. Wildflower garden. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, Attracts birds. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Attracts bees and butterflies.
  • Native
  • Attractive symmetrical appearance
  • Relatively uncommon in South Florida
  • Cornerstone plant in South Florida
  • Fragrant in the evening
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Pogonia ophioglossoides
The range of this species includes much of eastern North America.  This orchid is found through much of Florida, especially north Florida.   State Thr , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, Will not do well in a general garden setting. , Habitat, Cutthroat seeps, dome swamp (edges), wet flatwoods (wet openings) , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Pollinated by bees.
  • Dense attractive foliage
  • Often draped with Spanish moss
  • Dense, full crown
  • Attractive mottled bark
  • Easily trimmed for smaller spaces
  • Self-shedding fronds
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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 , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Habitat, Scrub, scrubby flatwoods, overgrown sandhill. , 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
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Sideroxylon celastrinum
Hedge plant. Screen plant. , Tolerance, Tolerant of inundation with brackish water Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon ( , Considertions, Thorns. , Wildlife, Fruit are eaten by birds and mammals. It provides nesting sites and cover. . , Habitat, Coastal hammocks, salt flats. , Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage, Thorns, Hurricane wind resistance Appreciated by a variety of insects as a nectar source.
  • Easily trimmed to maintain desired size
  • Prolific fruiter
  • Long-lived perennial
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Serenoa repens
There are two color morphs: green and silver. Silver is associated with the east coast, but may occur anywhere within the range.  It is typically larg , Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges. Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure t , Considertions, Be sure to plan for enough room for this spreading plant. , Wildlife, Palmetto berries are important bear food. More than 100 bird species, 27 mammals, 25 amphibians, 61 reptiles, and countless insects use it as food and , Habitat, Mesic flatwoods, wet flatwoods, dry flatwoods, scrubby flatwoods, scrub, hardwood hammock. Generally absent from cleared sites even after abandonment , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage, Thorns, Hurricane wind resistance Larval host plant for monk skipper (Asbolis capucinus) and palmetto skipper (Eu
  • Pyramidal crown
  • Unique, fern-like leaves
  • Bright red fruits
  • Edible, healthy fruit
  • Beautiful rounded dense canopy
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Sesuvium portulacastrum
An important sand stabilizer in the pioneer zone of beach dunes and can tolerate occasional flooding by sea water. Use as a groundcover in moist coas , Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation) High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and , Habitat, Coastal forests, coastal dunes. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage Nectar plant for Miami blue (Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri) butterflies (USFWS, Federal Register, 2011-08-10 ) A
  • Sprawling and informal shrub
  • Attractive silver-gray foliage
  • Can be kept narrow
  • Tropical silhouette
  • Damaged by citrus canker
  • Fruit attracts wildlife
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Eustoma exaltatum
Wildflower garden especially in sandy or coastal areas. , 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 , Habitat, Dry-moist-wet areas. Salt flats. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Pollinators unknown, but based on flower color, bees are likely.
  • Flowers year round
  • Stunning and colorful while in bloom
  • Intoxicating fragrance
  • Does best in cooler areas of South Florida
  • Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
  • Long emerald crownshaft
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Canavalia rosea
An important sand dune stabilizer. Groundcover in sandy areas. Used for dune stabilization. Fast growing. , Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation) High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and , Considertions, It can be aggressive in the landscape. The seeds and seed pods are poisonous. , Wildlife, Attracts bees. , Habitat, Coastal dunes. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers
  • Prefers acidic soil
  • Elegant and stately
  • Drought tolerant
  • Highly salt tolerant
  • Showy fall color
  • Mostly bare in the coldest months
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Chamaecrista fasciculata
Sources disagree on the salt tolerance of this species. Sometimes used for erosion control. Good in casual garden settings, especially useful for but , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Wildlife, Birds and other wildlife consume seed which is reported to be particularly important for the bobwhite. , Habitat, Scrub, high pine (sandhill, clayhill), dry flatwoods, dunes, open disturbed areas where seed is available. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Larval host for cloudless sulfur (Phoebis senna), gray hairstreak (Strymon melinus), orange sulphur (Colias eurytheme), sleepy orange (
  • Falls over easily, may require staking
  • Beautiful sweeping fronds with drooping leaflets
  • Beautiful, natural globe shape
  • Arched, recurving fronds
  • Slender and elegant
  • Attractive silver-gray foliage
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Yucca gloriosa
Specimen plant. Forms a large rosette of spine-tipped leaves. Flower stalks rise to 6-8 ft. , 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 , Considertions, Spine-tipped leave are very sharp. , Wildlife, Provides wildlife cover , Habitat, Cultivated. Dry sites. , 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