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Red Mangrove

Rhizophora mangle

Salt water is not required. This species is cold sensitive near the northern ends of its range and may die back during extreme freezes. Mangroves are protected and you may not trim or remove them. See this Florida DEP web page for the latest information: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/central/Home/SLERP/Mangroves/mangroves.htm Very good for coastal stabilization. Can act as a specimen plant in coastal areas. This tree is noted for its prop roots.

Prized scent, used in commercial perfumes
Unusually shaped, asymmetrical tree
Ideal for smaller spaces

Wild-potato Morning-glory

Ipomoea microdactyla

Rare - listed as endangered by the State of Florida and as imperrilled by the Florida Natural Inventory. Specimen vine.

Bright red fruits
Pyramidal crown
Tropical silhouette
Available single or multi-stalked
Very showy bright yellow flowers
Dense canopy

Slender Blazing-star

Liatris gracilis

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Prominant olive crownshaft
Highly salt tolerant
Raised diamond-shaped trunk pattern
Requires shade when young
Attractive symmetrical appearance
Very showy clusters of flowers

Common Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

Can be grown as a groundcover. This is a species on the southern limits of its range in North Florida. Its known occurrence (ISB 2020) is sparse in FLorida. Informal plantings, especially butterfly gardens. Useful for erosion control.

Beautiful pinwheel flowers, often multicolored
Very showy clusters of red flowers
Showy display of fruit
Prominant olive crownshaft, slightly buldging