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Coreopsis gladiata
Wildflower or butterfly garden.
  • Intoxicating fragrance
  • Slow Growth
  • Attractive shade tree
  • Not as popular as it once was
  • Towering
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Jacquemontia pentanthos
This species is listed as Endangered by the State of Florida.  Please acquire only from reputable sources with proper permits. Grow as a sprawling vine (will need to be tied to a fence or trellis) or used as a groundcover.
  • Elegant and compact
  • Dense, full crown
  • Cornerstone plant in South Florida
  • Imposing stature
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Lantana depressa var. depressa
This is a rare South Florida native that has entered the nursery trade. A major concern is hybridization with Lantana strigocamara, a multicolored invasive exotic. Due to the potential hybridization, it is best to acquire L. depress var. depressa only, and it is best to acquire it from a native plant nursery, not a big box store. Small, low-growing border plant, specimen plant in a flower garden. Fairly slow growing. Flowers range from bright yellow to white with a yellow center -- never becoming multicolored with age.
  • Forms an open canopy
  • Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
  • Attractive mottled bark
  • Narrow canopy
  • Beautiful rounded dense canopy
  • Wonderfully fragrant, carries a great distance
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Calydorea caelestina
This is an endangered species. Please do not steal from the wild. Mostly grown as a curiosity as it is an early morning bloomer and nearly invisible when not in flower. Grow in a wildflower garden.
  • Attractive silver-gray foliage
  • Can be trimmed into manicured shapes
  • Narrow canopy
  • Recently classified invasive
  • Massive, breathtaking and impressive
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Acer rubrum
In January the tree bears tiny red flowers followed by conspicuous, bright-red, winged samaras,or keys, which remain on trees for several weeks, serving as indicators of spring. Florida-grown stock does not need cold temperatures to stimulate flowering, but out-of-state stock does, and should be avoided. Red maple has the greatest south-north range of tree species in eastern North America. Shade or fall color tree for moist areas. Rain gardens or bioswales
  • Unusual deep green leaves with bronze underside
  • Showy reddish peeling bark
  • Beautiful sweeping fronds with drooping leaflets
  • Silvery blue-green fronds
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Acer saccharinum
Fall foliage color is yellow. While used extensively as a street tree in the north, this fast growing species is relatively weak. Specimen tree. Frequently used as a street tree as tolerant of root disturbance. Fall color is yellow.
  • Relatively uncommon in South Florida
  • Magnificent
  • Narrow enough for tight spaces
  • Susceptible to breakage, even in moderate winds
  • Grows tall, but not massive
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Coreopsis lanceolata
In central Florida, lanceleaf has a relatively short blooming period compared to Leavenworth's tickseed - wrapping things up by mid-summer, whereas C. Leavenworthii is still flowering come Fall. Coreopsis is the state wildflower. Wildflower beds, butterfly gardens or meadows.
  • Unique foliage and silhouette
  • Briefly bare for about a month in the winter
  • Elegant, dense canopy
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Vaccinium arboreum
A profuse bloomer. Use for natural landscapes and wildlife habitat areas. Does well under a high pine canopy.
  • Unusual deep green leaves with bronze underside
  • Relatively uncommon in South Florida
  • Very slow growth
  • Striking and exotic
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Helianthus spp.
For best results, use species naturally found in your area Wildflower garden. Most species bloom best if in light shade or sun, though it does depend on species.
  • Does poorly in very wet soil
  • Handsome
  • Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
  • Tropical silhouette
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Celtis occidentalis
Further north, this can be a moderately large tree. Not typically grown but worth retaining if present as an understory tree.
  • Attractive variegated foliage
  • Elegant
  • Cold tolerant
  • Fast growth
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Oxydendrum arboreum
Specimen tree. Red to yellow in the fall.
  • Prized scent, used in commercial perfumes
  • Does best in cooler areas of South Florida
  • Unique, fern-like leaves
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Drypetes lateriflora
It is listed as Threatened by the state of Florida. Naturalistic landscapes.
  • Unique flowers, with petals like banana peels
  • Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
  • Easy/Carefree native
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Rosa carolina
Information on salt tolerance comes from northern nurseries and likely relates to tolerance of salt used for de-icing or roadways.  The extent to which it would apply to Florida is unknown. Good hedge plant. Rose garden. Rear of a wildflower garden.
  • Uncommon edible fruit
  • Can be grown indoors
  • Attractive dark green leaves
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Telmatoblechnum serrulatum
This is one of the most common ferns in central-southern Florida and potentially one of the most beautiful. Ground cover for moist, shady sites. Also useful in wetland restoration.
  • Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
  • Requires high humidity
  • Tropical silhouette
  • Unique foliage
  • Beautiful purple-brown crownshaft
  • Moderately drought tolerant
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Chrysopsis gossypina
Three subspecies occur in Florida.  The subspecies ranges somewhat overlap.  Subspecies cruiseana is listed as Endangered by the State of Florida. Informal wildflower garden.
  • Clusters of tubular flowers
  • Wonderfully fragrant
  • Showy red berries
  • Easy/Carefree native
  • Swollen, succulent branches
  • Prominant olive crownshaft
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Zephyranthes atamasca
There are two subspecies in Florida with somewhat different but overlapping distributions. Culture and uses in the landscape are similar. It is best to use local sources. Small wildflower. Typically seen in spring or after rain. Grows in small tufts. Plant in low border on intermixed with a groundcover. Inconspicuous when not in bloom. Individual plants are short-lived perennials, but clumps persist for many years.
  • Can be grown indoors
  • Stout, swollen trunk
  • Classic Southern tree
  • Very showy clusters of flowers
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Quercus lyrata
Its acorn is large (about an inch long) and is nearly enclosed by its cup or receptacle--hence the name "overcup." Shade tree.
  • Dense, full crown
  • Long-lasting year-round blooms
  • Slow Growth
  • Readily pruned into attractive shapes
  • Elegant and compact
  • Colorful fall foliage
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Sagittaria latifolia
Is being replaced  by S. lancifolia in Louisiana where there is salt water intrusion into wetlands.  Apparently much less salt tolerant that S. lancifolia. Use in water gardens or as an emergent along pond edges.
  • Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
  • Elegant appearance
  • Self-shedding fronds
  • Prominant olive crownshaft
  • Prized scent, used in commercial perfumes
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Carphephorus odoratissimus
Wildflower garden or meadow..
  • Moderately drought tolerant
  • Sometime grows horozontially
  • Prized scent, used in commercial perfumes
  • Striking silhouette
  • Unique, fern-like leaves
  • Showy clusters orange-yellow fruits in spring
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Quercus austrina
Relatively small for an oak. Use as specimen tree or in a grove.
  • Damaged by citrus canker
  • Uncommon edible fruit
  • Rapid growth
  • Unique foliage and silhouette
  • Very fast growth rate
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Ilex krugiana
Listed as Threatened in Florida.  Please acquire only from appropriately licensed sources. Specimen tree or understory tree.
  • Flowers year round
  • Highly versatile
  • Will not tolerate frost
  • Not as popular as it once was
  • Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk