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Heliotropium gnaphalodes
Is listed as Endangered in Florida.
Hedges; small specimen plants; mass planting; ground cover; large planters. Dune reclamation.
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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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Considertions, A beautiful shrub for oceanfront gardens, but susceptible to diseases inland.
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Habitat, Coastal uplands, dunes.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
Nectar plant for Miami blue (Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri) and other butterfly speci
- Beloved in South Florida
- Does poorly oceanside
- Attracts butterflies
- Relatively compact and narrow canopy
Spigelia marilandica
Bloom period can be prolonged by removing flowers as they wither. It does not compete well with aggressive plants.
Wildflower garden. Blooms best in
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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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Wildlife, Attracts hummingbirds which are the primary pollinator.
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Habitat, Upland woods.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers
- Prominent pale green crownshaft
- Falls over easily, may require staking
- Completely bare in winter
- Adequate moisture required
- Christmas tree shape
- Rare and unique
