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Sea-lavender

Heliotropium gnaphalodes

Is listed as Endangered in Florida. Hedges; small specimen plants; mass planting; ground cover; large planters. Dune reclamation.

Beloved in South Florida
Does poorly oceanside
Attracts butterflies
Relatively compact and narrow canopy

Tall Tickseed

Coreopsis tripteris

Plant at the back of an informal wildflower or butterfly garden--it gets tall.

Compact size
Classic Southern tree
Wonderfully fragrant at night
Fruit eaten by birds
Very showy bright yellow flowers
Massive stature

Blue Porterweed

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis

This species can be distinguished from related non-natives by its trailing stems and lance-shaped leaves. Stachytarpheta urticifolia, commonly sold by non-native nurseries, is native to tropical Asia. It has an erect growth habit. Groundcover or in a meadow.

Highly nutritious fruit
Rapid growth
Towering
Iconic symbol of the south

Florida Hammock Milkpea

Galactia striata

Host plant for Zestos Skipper butterfly which is believed to be extirpated (extinct) in FLorida. Also used by Cassius blue, longtailed skipper, and Zarucco duskywing Grown by enthusiasts.

Narrow canopy
Elegant
Unique fluffy fronds
Wide umbrella-shaped canopy
Striking symmetrical appearance