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Sorghastrum secundum
Typically grown in the background of a wildflower garden as its tall flower stalks are only visible in fall. The remainder of the year is looks like a moderate-sized grass.
  • Beautiful sweeping fronds with drooping leaflets
  • Unique foliage
  • Prominant olive crownshaft
  • Flowers profusely year round
  • Often draped with Spanish moss
  • Long-lived perennial
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Dryopteris ludoviciana
Groundcover for moist, shady areas. This is an attractive fern that can form large patches in the right habitat area.
  • Compact and versatile
  • Decorative diamond-shaped trunk pattern
  • Unique foliage and silhouette
  • Showy fall color
  • Prefers acidic soil
  • Tropical silhouette
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Lilium catesbaei
In the natural environment, this species benefits from periodic fire. Very difficult to see except when in bloom. Retain if present. Could be grown as a small specimen plant in a wildflower garden.
  • Showy reddish peeling bark
  • Handsome
  • Cold tolerant
  • Can be grown indoors
  • Pyramidal crown
  • Imposing stature
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Prunus geniculata
This is an endangered species. Please acquire only from reputable nurseries. Endemic to the central ridges, esp. the Lake Wales Ridge. Specimen plant in a dry setting or grow as part of a scrub garden. This plant has very interesting zigzag branches which provide considerable winter interest.
  • Arched, recurving fronds
  • Prominent pale green crownshaft
  • Narrow canopy
  • Easily trimmed to maintain desired size
  • Does best with periodic fertalization
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Boehmeria cylindrica
This species is in the Nettle Family and looks much like stinging nettle. However, it does not have stinging hairs. Ground cover in moist sites in casual settings. Very attractive when young, but becomes somewhat weedy and tall as it matures. Probably better suited for restoration than landscaping.
  • Requires ample space and light
  • Attractive dark green leaves
  • Available single or multi-stalked
  • Dense, full crown
  • Not as popular as it once was
  • Excellent edible fruit
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Juncus roemerianus
Salt marsh restoration.  Not a good choice for most landscape uses.
  • Thick branching into attractive silouttes
  • Clusters of tubular flowers
  • Breathtaking
  • Elegant and compact
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Coreopsis linifolia
Weedy. Casual wildflower garden, butterfly garden or meadow. Likely to be considered a weed by many.
  • Available multi-stalked
  • Wonderfully fragrant flowers
  • Stately and uncommon
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Eupatorium perfoliatum
Wildflower garden especially in sunny moist areas.
  • Swollen, succulent branches
  • Bright red fruits
  • Stout, swollen trunk
  • Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
  • Fruit attracts wildlife
  • Moderately salt tolerant
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Pinus glabra
This is one of the few pines that grows naturally in shade. Shade tree. Forest tree.
  • Stout, swollen trunk
  • Massive stature
  • Can be trimmed into manicured shapes
  • Flowers profusely year round
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Bursera simaruba
This tree has a thick trunk and both the trunk and branches can twist into interesting shapes. The bark is red to bronze and peels. It's also called the tourist tree, who also may be reddish and peeling. Plant as a specimen tree to show off its bronze-colored peeling bark. Also makes a good shade tree.
  • Pyramidal crown
  • Dense, full crown
  • Prominent blue-gray crownshaft
  • Does best with periodic fertalization
  • Requires high humidity
  • Prolific fruiter