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Maiden Fern

Thelypteris spp.

These are generally moist site ferns though some (T. kunthii, T. ovata) grow in mesic uplands. Most are similar in appearance, and all will grow in a moist, shady garden setting. Most are adaptable and easy to grow. Groundcover recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restoration.

Tiered branches
Very showy bright yellow flowers
Will not tolerate frost
Somewhat salt tolerant
Formal, old-world appearance
Elegant and stately

Pitch-apple

Clusia rosea

This Florida native has been introduced into Hawaii where it is extremely invasive. In fact, it has earned the distinction of being listed in the Global Compendium of Weeds. In Florida, it is known to naturalize into areas near where it has been planted. Avoiding the use of this in landscape settings where it could escape is recommended. Specimen tree. Flowers are open at night.

Showy fall color
Showy creamy white flowers
Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
Width often exceeds height
Wonderfully fragrant at night
Dark green leaves

Grassy Arrowhead

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

Summer Farewell

Dalea pinnata

Three species occur in Florida. Please plant your local variety. Wildflower garden where it is very showy in late summer/early fall.

Majestic, sprawling canopy
Prominant gray-olive crownshaft
Tiered branches