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Semaphore Pricklypear

Consolea corallicola

This is an ENDANGERED plant (listed both Florida and US). Please acquire this endemic plant only from a reputable source. One of several cactus species that is attacked by the cactus moth, Cactoblastis cactorum, which arrived in Florida in 1989, and this invasive species has become a serious threat to the diversity and abundance of Consolea corallicola and Opuntia cacti in North America. Specimen plant

Prominent pale green crownshaft
Available single or multi-stalked
Slender and elegant
Stunning and colorful while in bloom
Wind tolerant

Cockspur Hawthorn

Crataegus crus-galli

Small specimen tree. Slow growing. Hedge.

Retains leaves until just before blooming
Slender profile
Damaged by citrus canker
Unique fluffy fronds

Butterflyweed

Asclepias tuberosa

Sometimes difficult to establish in new areas, but definitely worth the effort. Wildflower garden, meadow.

Pineapple-like showy fruits (female plants)
Retains leaves until just before blooming
Long emerald crownshaft
Thrives only briefly, about 1 year
Beautiful purple-brown crownshaft
Attracts butterflies