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Rhacoma

Crossopetalum rhacoma

Listed as Threatened in Florida. Please acquire from reputable sources. Screen plant. Informal hedge. Specimen.

Moderately salt tolerant
Breathtaking and memorable
Will not tolerate frost
Adequate fertalization required

Yellow Water-lily

Nymphaea mexicana

The range of this plant appears to encompass most of Florida with actual occurrances having been found in streams with appropriate water chemistry (appears to like relatively neutral pH and high nutrients). Has been planted in areas where it is not known to occur naturally including old mine ponds and reclaimation areas. This plant is not a nuisance in Florida. It is, however, listed as a nuisance invasive in Australia. Ponds, streams.

Attractive and unique swollen trunk
Often draped with Spanish moss
Handsome
Attractive dark green leaves
Elegant appearance
Distinctive-looking fruit with spiked exterior

Sweet Goldenrod

Solidago odora

Wildflower garden. Meadow.

Extremely versatile
Does best with periodic fertalization
Attracts butterflies and bees
Stunning during brief late spring bloom
Unusual deep green leaves with bronze underside

Savannah False Pimpernel

Lindernia grandiflora

This is a near endemic (it is known from a few places in GA). Sparse near both the northern and southern limits of its range. Groundcover in moist places.

Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
Susceptible to breakage, even in moderate winds
Heavy feeder
Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk