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Southern Lady Fern

Athyrium filix-femina

Fronds are lacy and delicate in appearance. Ground cover. This is a clump-forming fern (all fronds arise from a central point) making it a good focal point in a shade garden. Can also be used as a border plant.

Lovely dark green, shiny leaves
Colorful fall foliage
Adequate fertalization required
Highly versatile
Bright red fruits

Coralbean

Erythrina herbacea

Forming a thicket for wildlife protection.

Cornerstone plant in South Florida
Unique, sweet almond flavor
Compact and versatile
Healthy edible fruit
Flowers year round

Sleepy Hibiscus

Hibiscus furcellatus

This is a wetland plant. It is rarely grown, but it has potential in appropriate sites. Hedges, screening.

Rare and unique
Attractive symmetrical appearance
Prominant olive crownshaft, slightly buldging

Bracken Fern

Pteridium aquilinum

This is one of the world's most widespread species. Multiple subspecies exist within Florida with two being widespread. Because of its tolerance of acidic soils, this is sometimes used for reclamation of acidic soil areas. Adapted to relatively frequent fire. Groundcover. This is one of the few ferns that can handle sun. Height will depend on variety with bracken ferns from South Florida typically being much larger than those from further north.

Beautiful, natural globe shape
Sometime grows horozontially
Beautiful rounded canopy

Hoarhound

Ageratina jucunda

Wildflower garden. Low borders.

Abundance of orange-red flowers in summer
Dense attractive foliage
Bright red fruits