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Seaside Jackbean

Canavalia rosea

An important sand dune stabilizer. Groundcover in sandy areas. Used for dune stabilization. Fast growing.

Prefers acidic soil
Elegant and stately
Drought tolerant
Highly salt tolerant
Showy fall color
Mostly bare in the coldest months

Prairie Coneflower

Ratibida pinnata

Its range in Florida is limited to only a couple of northern counties,. Wildflower garden.

Native
Attractive symmetrical appearance
Relatively uncommon in South Florida
Cornerstone plant in South Florida
Fragrant in the evening

Wild Plumbago

Plumbago zeylanica

This species is grown primarily for its use as a butterfly plant. It is not as showy as the commonly grown introduced plumbago. This species has a pan-tropical distribution. Understory shrub or use a group as a groundcover in a shady setting.

Striking symmetrical appearance
Adequate fertalization required
Slender trunk, 4" in diameter
Readily pruned into attractive shapes
Imposing stature