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Elderberry

Sambucus nigra subsp. canadensis

Used extensively in Indian cultures. Fruits are very high in Vitamin C. Casual settings, wetland edge or screen plant. Rain gardens and bioswales. Long bloom period.

Damaged by citrus canker
Recently classified invasive
Very showy bright yellow flowers
Relatively compact and narrow canopy
Requires ample space and light

Wooly-berry

Gaylussacia mosieri

Rarely gown likely because of its need for moist sites. Shrub in an informal, moist garden and would make a good backdrop for a bog garden, or a good plant to plant along a moist woodland edge.

Excellent edible fruit
Stunning long emerald crownshaft
Not a true jasmine

Aquatic Milkweed

Asclepias perennis

Small specimen plant in wet areas. Does well in bog gardens and rain gardens or bioswales.

Relatively uncommon in South Florida
Can be trimmed into manicured shapes
Beautiful pinwheel flowers, often multicolored
Ideal with Mediterranean architecture
Wide umbrella-shaped canopy

Musky Bushmint

Hyptis alata

Moist wildflower garden.

Prominent pale green or blue-gray crownshaft
Majestic and graceful
Lovely deep green, glossy leaves