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Tough Buckthorn

Sideroxylon tenax

This plant is easy to grow. Weak wood. Hedge plant, specimen plant, woodland plant. Plant where the silky brown/gold undersides of the foliage will be seen.

Does poorly oceanside
Dense, full crown
Tall and stately
Highly wind tolerant
Lovely dark green, shiny leaves

Seaside Gentian

Eustoma exaltatum

Wildflower garden especially in sandy or coastal areas.

Flowers year round
Stunning and colorful while in bloom
Intoxicating fragrance
Does best in cooler areas of South Florida
Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
Long emerald crownshaft

Sandweed

Hypericum fasciculatum

Would be nice to see this used more in restoration, but the hydrology and substrate need to be correct. Adapted to edge of marshes. Suited for use only where the hydrology matches its needs. Where present, protect by protection hydrology and water quality.

Unique fluffy fronds
Attractive dark green leaves
Attracts butterflies
Huge extremely fragrant flowers
Smaller stature
Prominent pale green crownshaft

False Sisal

Agave decipiens

Can be distinguished from non-native agave by its bare basal trunk. Endemic to southern peninsular Florida from the Monroe County Keys north along the coasts to Martin and Manatee counties. Specimen plant. Plant where its pointy foliage will be an asset but not be touched.

Unique, stout pineapple-like trunk when young
Unique foliage and silhouette
Wide umbrella-shaped canopy
Stunning