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Beggarticks

Bidens alba

Many of us think of this is a weed that we allow to grow for its value to insects. Casual settings, especially toward the rear of wildflower gardens

Moderately salt tolerant
Relatively uncommon in South Florida
Attractive blue-green to silver leaflets

Fly Poison

Zigadenus glaberrimus

Moist wildflower garden, especially acidic gardens oriented toward sphagnum, pitcher plants, and similar bog species.

Recently classified invasive
Pleasant rounded shape
Often draped with Spanish moss
Smaller stature
Stunning long emerald crownshaft

Pond Pine

Pinus serotina

Rarely grown. This tree occurs predominantly in the coastal plain (withoutliers) from eastern Alabama north to southern New Jersey. Shade tree for moist sites. Forest tree.

Dense attractive foliage
Fragrant clusters of flowers in fall
Iconic symbol of the south
Unique and prized
Recently classified invasive
Prefers acidic soil

Savanna Gayfeather

Liatris savannensis

Endemic to western peninsular Florida from Tampa south to Charlotte County. Wildflower garden.

Salt tolerant
Very slow growth
Does best in warmer areas of South Florida
Sprawling and informal shrub

Soldierwood

Colubrina elliptica

Small specimen tree or large shrub. Background edge and screen plantings.

Cornerstone plant in South Florida
Showy creamy white flowers
Massive stature
Silvery blue-green fronds

Variableleaf Sunflower

Helianthus heterophyllus

Moist wildflower meadows.

Attractive glossy leaves
Dark green leaves
Wonderfully fragrant at night
Moderately drought tolerant
Unique and prized