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Piedmont Staggerbush

Lyonia mariana

Has larger flowers than most lyonias. Can be used as a specimen shrub or in a screen.

Long-lasting year-round blooms
Prominent blue-gray crownshaft
Not a true jasmine
Fragrant clusters of flowers in fall

Dog-banana

Asimina reticulata

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

Magnificent showy flowers in summer
Relatively compact and narrow canopy
Not recommended
Attractive variegated foliage
Critically endangered
Very showy bright yellow flowers

Yellow Jesamine

Gelsemium sempervirens

Climbs by twining. Train on a fence or arbor, allow to climb trees. Can be used as a groundcover but does not bloom well with that use.

Fruit attracts wildlife
Majestic, sprawling canopy
Requires protection from strong winds
Medium stature
Tiered branches
Formal, old-world appearance

Privet Senna

Senna ligustrina

Because it's a legume it can grow in poor soils, but does better with added organic matter. Specimen shrub.

Requires ample space and light
Adequate moisture required
Moderately drought tolerant
Majestic, sprawling canopy

Myrtle-of-the-river

Myrcia zuzygium

It is listed as Endangered by the State of Florida. Please acquire only from reputable sources with appropriate permits. Smaller specimen tree, hedge plant, or small street tree.

Rare and unique
Attractive glossy leaves
Formal, old-world appearance
Unique fluffy fronds

Nightflowering Wild Petunia

Ruellia noctiflora

Moist wildflower meadow

Sometime grows horozontially
Excellent edible fruit
Smaller stature
Will not tolerate frost
Beautiful, natural globe shape