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Sagittaria latifolia
Is being replaced  by S. lancifolia in Louisiana where there is salt water intrusion into wetlands.  Apparently much less salt tolerant that S. lancifolia. Use in water gardens or as an emergent along pond edges.
  • Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
  • Elegant appearance
  • Self-shedding fronds
  • Prominant olive crownshaft
  • Prized scent, used in commercial perfumes
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Lyonia fruticosa
Retain if present. Can be used as part of a screen in a dry site setting.
  • Briefly bare for about a month in the winter
  • Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
  • Heavy feeder
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Varronia globosa
Background shrub.
  • Not recommended
  • Readily pruned into attractive shapes
  • Elegant and compact
  • Salt tolerant
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Helianthus spp.
For best results, use species naturally found in your area Wildflower garden. Most species bloom best if in light shade or sun, though it does depend on species.
  • Does poorly in very wet soil
  • Handsome
  • Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
  • Tropical silhouette
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Chasmanthium latifolium
Groundcover or border plant in shady areas.
  • Prominent pale green crownshaft
  • Produces aromatic flowers year-round
  • Prominent pale green or blue-gray crownshaft
  • Fragrant clusters of flowers in fall
  • Unusual deep green leaves with bronze underside
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Sagittaria graminea
Often in water. Use in water gardens or along the shallow edges of ponds.
  • Very rare
  • Dark green leaves
  • Beautiful rounded canopy
  • Huge extremely fragrant flowers
  • Highly wind tolerant
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Rhus copallinum
Compound leaf has "wings" of tissue along the leaf-stem (rachis). This is one of the few shrubs that produces brilliant red fall color in much of Florida.
  • Wind tolerant
  • Prominent pale green or blue-gray crownshaft
  • Adequate moisture required
  • Wonderfully fragrant flowers
  • Pleasant rounded shape
  • Does best with periodic fertalization
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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
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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