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Swamp Rosemallow

Hibiscus grandiflorus

This is a wetland plant. It is rarely grown, but it has potential in appropriate sites. Specimen plant or background screen for wet places.

Prolific fruiter
Extremely popular
Colorful older leaves
Beautiful pinwheel flowers, often multicolored
Recently classified invasive

Silky Dogwood

Cornus amomum

Has considerable winter interest as its bark is smooth and red. Wet site hedge, wet site specimen plant especially if a clump is suitable.Rarely planted but considerable value especially in areas where most shrubs are bare during the winter.

Thick branching into attractive silouttes
Wonderfully fragrant
Attracts butterflies and bees

Simpson's Zephyr Lily

Zephyranthes simpsonii

Flowers tend to appear in spring or after a significant rainfall. Otherwise inconspicuous. Small wildflower or plant in with other low groundcovers. Foliage is very fine and the plant is inconspicuous except when in bloom.

Often draped with Spanish moss
Magnificent
Stunning and colorful while in bloom
Delicious edible fruit
Prolific fruiter
Does best with periodic fertalization

Swamp Dogwood

Cornus foemina

Use along streams or edges of retention areas. Can be a screen or specimen tree in moist areas. Blooms better in moderate to high light settings.

Massive stature
Prominant olive crownshaft, slightly buldging
Long-lasting year-round blooms

Red Mulberry

Morus rubra

Wind pollinated. Dioecious. According to Huegel (2010), the flowers attract insects. Plant tree in areas where fallen fruit will not be an issue.

Smaller stature
Imposing stature
Highly nutritious fruit