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South Of Lake O Coastal Areas And The Keys Clear all
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Iris virginica
Moist wildflower garden.
  • Available single or multi-stalked
  • Elegant
  • Fruit attracts wildlife
  • Cold tolerant
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Delphinium carolinianum
This species is more common in adjacent states and occurs broadly in mid-western prairies.  Its range barely makes it into Florida.   The southern end of the range is likely determined by lack of winter cold.  The seeds germinate better with winter stratification. Delphinium caroliniana is listed as state Endangered in Florida.  It is not commercially available in Florida.  It might best be purchased from Alabama or Georgia seed sources. Wildflower gardens.
  • Formal, old-world appearance
  • Prominant gray-olive crownshaft
  • Unusually shaped, asymmetrical tree
  • Requires ample space and light
  • Showy red berries
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Eugenia foetida
Used as a foundation or hedge plant. Large shrub to small tree. Can also be used as a specimen plant.
  • Swollen, succulent branches
  • Produces aromatic flowers year-round
  • Somewhat salt tolerant
  • Tall and stately
  • Pyramidal crown
  • Bright red fruits
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Sagittaria latifolia
Is being replaced  by S. lancifolia in Louisiana where there is salt water intrusion into wetlands.  Apparently much less salt tolerant that S. lancifolia. Use in water gardens or as an emergent along pond edges.
  • Unique swollen blue-green to silver trunk
  • Elegant appearance
  • Self-shedding fronds
  • Prominant olive crownshaft
  • Prized scent, used in commercial perfumes
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Vigna lutea
Range includes areas usually relatively near the coast in Southeastern United States west to Texas, north to North Carolina, and south to the Monroe County Keys; and Mexico,  the Neotropics and Bermuda. Rare in the northern parts of its range and in the Florida keys. Naturalistic areas especially near the coast.
  • Showy creamy white flowers
  • Unique purple-brown crownshaft
  • Stunning long emerald crownshaft
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Persea borbonia var. borbonia
This species and other members of the Lauraceae are being attacked by a serious, fatal disease. Do not plant this plant unless you are absolutely sure that it is not infected! This and other bays are being attacked by a fatal disease (laurel wilt disease). Avoid spreading this plant, it is best not to plant this or other bays.
  • Very fast growth rate
  • Mostly bare in the coldest months
  • Can be grown indoors
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Hibiscus poeppigii
Predominantly grown as a curiosity in the Florida Keys. Wildflower gardens. Hammock restoration.
  • Attractive shade tree
  • Decorative diamond-shaped trunk pattern
  • Beautiful rounded dense canopy
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Polystichum acrostichoides
The range of this species includes much of eastern North America up into southern Canada.  Its occurrence in Florida is sparse with appropriate substrate likely being the primary determining factor. Treasure if you have it. Good for rock gardens and shade gardens as an understory plant.
  • No longer recommended
  • Highly wind tolerant
  • Stately and uncommon
  • Unusual stilt roots
  • Beloved in South Florida
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Clematis reticulata
Grow on a fence, trellis, or arbor. In informal settings, allow to twine around tree or shrub stems. Interesting bell-shaped flowers and whorled white sprays of fruit.
  • Adequate fertalization required
  • Thrives only briefly, about 1 year
  • Showy red berries
  • Elegant appearance
  • Swollen, succulent branches
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Spartina bakeri
Large clump-forming grass with uses as tall groundcover, specimen plant, or border plant. Nice along edges of ponds and water features.
  • Magnificent
  • Adequate moisture required
  • Requires protection from strong winds
  • Beloved in South Florida