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Oakleaf Fleabane

Erigeron quercifolius

Meadow or wildflower garden.

Lovely deep green, glossy leaves
Wind tolerant
Slender trunk, 4" in diameter

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

Sweet Acacia

Vachellia farnesiana

Although drought-tolerant, this shrub/small tree may benefit from a few deep, thorough soakings during extremely dry periods. When young, it tends to be multi-trunked, so if a tree form is desired, pruning is required. Very briefly deciduous. Although the range extends further north, it is best used in landscaping where temperatures do not drop below 20 degrees F. Good for barrier shrub and as wildlife thicket, also nice as specimen.

Briefly bare for about a month in the winter
Very rare
Prominant olive crownshaft
Grows tall, but not massive
Prominent pale green crownshaft
Intoxicating fragrance

Bloodberry

Varronia globosa

Background shrub.

Not recommended
Readily pruned into attractive shapes
Elegant and compact
Salt tolerant

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

Elliott's Aster

Symphyotrichum elliottii

Moist wildflower garden. Wetland garden. Plant in full sun and give it plenty of room and plant behind shorter plants.

Elegant and stately
Requires shade when young
Excellent choice for narrow spaces
Imposing stature
Stunning colorful foliage