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Phyla nodiflora
Low growing groundcover. Can be used as a turf substitute in low traffic areas.
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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-moist-wet sites. Disturbed wet prairies, ruderal areas.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
Larval host for common buckeye (Junonia coenia), phaon crescent (Phyciodes phaon) and white peacock (Anartia jatr
- Requires occassional fertalization
- Rare, despite being a South Florida native
- Iconic symbol of the south
- Narrow crown
- Relatively compact and narrow canopy
Arisaema triphyllum
The interesting flower shape reminded early settlers of someone standing in a pulpit.
Retain if present. Interesting in a moist shade garden as its f
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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, Poisonous--contains calcium oxalate crystals.
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Wildlife, Birds and other wildlife consume fruit.
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Habitat, Moist hammocks
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Did You Know?, Showy fruits
Pollinated by flies.
- Attracts butterflies and bees
- Requires shade when young
- Beautiful shiny green leaves
- Unique flowers, with petals like banana peels
Asclepias humistrata
Interesting pink veined foliage, showy flowers. Often lies on its side with the flowers held somewhat above the rest of the plant.
Has an extremely de
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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, Toxic if eaten unless boiled with two waters. Tends to sprawl.
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Habitat, Sandhill, clayhill, scrub.
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Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage
Larval host to the Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Queen butterfly (Danaus gilippus) and other
- Hummingbird favorite
- Somewhat drought tolerant
- Attractive glossy leaves
- Critically endangered
