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Wild Blue Phlox

Phlox divaricata

Range includes most of eastern and central north Ameria west to the prairie region and north into southeastern Canada. The southern range limit is in the Florida panhandle. Wildflower garden, typically a shade garden.

Symmetrical shape
Magnificent
Easy/Carefree native
Forms an open canopy

Marsh Penny-wort

Hydrocotyle umbellata

Groundcover in moist areas. Can be mowed.

Ideal for smaller spaces
Not recommended
Formal appearance

Bird Pepper

Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum

Edible, very hot fruits

Pineapple-like showy fruits (female plants)
Bright red fruits
Does poorly in very wet soil
Attractive flowers, typically deep orange

Hog Plum

Prunus umbellata

Specimen tree, street or parking lot tree.

Striking symmetrical appearance
Uncommon edible fruit
Cold tolerant
Showy creamy white flowers
Prominant olive crownshaft, slightly buldging
Swollen, succulent branches

Odorless Wax Myrtle

Morella inodora

Screen along the edge of swamps. Primarily used for restoration.

Elegant
Does poorly oceanside
Medium stature
Handsome
Decorative diamond-shaped trunk pattern
Adequate moisture required