This plant is a legume and its roots have nitrogen-fixing nodules on them. It is useful on nutrient poor soils. Treat as a small shrub or use as a background plant in a wildflower garden. Can make a nice but tall border plant. Its flowers are more visible if planted against something that gives them contrast such as a dark fence. Assets  include its long racemes of white flowers and its leafy, rounded foliage.

Use as a sprawling vine in wet areas. Works well as a stand-alone border along the edges of retention ponds.

Not typically planted, but worthy of retention for its value to insects. Retain for its value to insects in meadows and along roadsides and paths.

Emerald ash borer is a problem in the northeast and if it reaches Florida, it would likely be lethal to this species. This tree is listed as as Endangered by both the State of Florida and the USFWS.  Make sure you acquire this species from a legitimate native nursery and that all permit requirements are met. Specimen plant.

Occurs along inland edges of salt marshes where it must tolerate at least periodic inundation by seawater.  Locations likely do not have high exposure to salty wind or spray (IRC). Can plant as a limited-area groundcover or allow to climb on a fence or other support. Not suited to formal gardens.