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Chapman's Blazing-star

Liatris chapmanii

Wildflower garden.

Slender and elegant
Unique, sweet almond flavor
Attractive dark green leaves
Highly nutritious fruit

Florida Cherry-palm

Pseudophoenix sargentii

This species is endangered in Florida. Please acquire only through reputable nurserymen. To maintain the genetic integrity of the species, please use only local (Florida) stock (the species also grows in the Caribbean). This species was almost eliminated from its Florida Keys natural populations by a combination of theft, vandalism, habitat destruction, and Hurricane Andrew. Specimen plant. The smooth old leaf bases give this palm an elegant tropical look. Good salt and wind tolerance make this a good choice for somewhat sheltered coastal settings.

Colorful older leaves
Attractive tiered canopy
Recently classified invasive

Bristle-leaf Chaffhead

Carphephorus pseudoliatris

Wildflower garden.

Very rare
Prefers acidic soil
Not recommended
Excellent edible fruit
Colorful fall foliage

Whitehead Bogbutton

Lachnocaulon anceps

Bog gardens.

Unique flowers, with petals like banana peels
Cold tolerant
Stunning during brief late spring bloom
Pineapple-like showy fruits (female plants)

Gopher-apple

Geobalanus oblongifolius

High tolerance for salt spray (IFAS). Groundcover in dry, sunny settings. Can also make a good soil stabilizer.

Formal appearance
Self-shedding fronds
Thick branching into attractive silouttes
Swollen, succulent branches
Beautiful rounded canopy

Florida Keys Blackbead

Pithecellobium keyense

Listed as Threatened by the State of Florida. Please acqure from reputable sources. Screen or hedge plant. Informal foundation shrub. Blooms profusely in late fall. Fruits are contorted and split open to reveal red seeds.

Dense attractive foliage
Thick branching into attractive silouttes
Very showy clusters of red flowers
Fragrant in the evening

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