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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

Bald-headed Carphephorus

Carphephorus carnosus

Endemic to Florida. Wildflower garden,

Recently classified invasive
Extremely popular
Bright red fruits
Requires protection from strong winds
Flowers year round

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

Coontie

Zamia integrifolia

Although palm-like in appearance, this is a cycad, a primitive group of non-flowering plants. It is listed as commercially exploited by the state of Florida. Specimen plant or mass planting in border.

Stunning long emerald crownshaft
Falls over easily, may require staking
Imposing stature
Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
Forms an open canopy