The range of this species includes much of eastern North America.  This orchid is found through much of Florida, especially north Florida.   State Threatened.  Please acquire only from reputable sources. Bog garden. This is a very site-specific plant that will grow well in seepage settings. Typically grown with other specialists such as pitcher plants.

Edible. Primarily recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restorations. Grown by enthusiasts.

Endemic to the Florida peninsula. Since this gets tall, plant it at the rear of a wildflower garden. Blooms in mid-fall with blooms concentrated at the tops of the stems.

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

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

Use as a tall groundcover or small shrub.

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.

An important sand stabilizer in the pioneer zone of beach dunes and can tolerate occasional flooding by sea water. Use as a groundcover in moist coastal settings.

Emerald ash borer is a problem in the northeast, and if it reaches Florida, it would likely be lethal to this species. Specimen tree where a small drought-tolerant tree is desired.

Specimen shrub.