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White Twinevine

Funastrum clausum

Trellis or fence

Majestic, sprawling canopy
Prominent pale green or blue-gray crownshaft
Very showy bright yellow flowers

Short-leaved Conradina

Conradina brevifolia

This is a rare species and it should only be acquired from reputable plant nurseries. Some botanists have declared this endemic species to be a synonym for false rosemary (C. canescens), but since the populations are widely separated, we are treating them separately. Can be used as a medium-level groundcover or border plant.

Elegant appearance
Majestic, sprawling canopy
Will not tolerate frost
Attracts butterflies and bees

Silk-grass

Pityopsis graminifolia

Minimize competition especially if it is over-topping the Pityopsis. Wildflower garden. Foliage can be attractive year-round as silvery-gray green. Also suitable for naturalizing. The foliage will spread into a small mat which can be used to some extent as a groundcover.

Ringed trunk
Pleasant rounded shape
Long-lasting year-round blooms
Readily pruned into attractive shapes
Stunning colorful foliage

Aquatic Milkweed

Asclepias perennis

Small specimen plant in wet areas. Does well in bog gardens and rain gardens or bioswales.

Relatively uncommon in South Florida
Can be trimmed into manicured shapes
Beautiful pinwheel flowers, often multicolored
Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
Wide umbrella-shaped canopy

Large-flowered Coreopsis

Coreopsis grandiflora

Wildflower garden or butterfly garden. A number of cultivars exist, but none are grown widely in Florida.

Moderately rapid growth
Requires shade when young
Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor