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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

Balloonvine

Cardiospermum corindum

Blooms all year. Recruits readily in the garden from seed. Primarily recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations. Also butterfly gardens.

Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
Beautiful rounded dense canopy
Flowers profusely 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

Silver Maple

Acer saccharinum

Fall foliage color is yellow. While used extensively as a street tree in the north, this fast growing species is relatively weak. Specimen tree. Frequently used as a street tree as tolerant of root disturbance. Fall color is yellow.

Relatively uncommon in South Florida
Magnificent
Narrow enough for tight spaces
Susceptible to breakage, even in moderate winds
Grows tall, but not massive