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Thelypteris spp.
These are generally moist site ferns though some (T. kunthii, T. ovata) grow in mesic uplands. Most are similar in appearance, and all will grow in a moist, shady garden setting. Most are adaptable and easy to grow. Groundcover recommended for natural landscapes and habitat restoration.
  • Tiered branches
  • Very showy bright yellow flowers
  • Will not tolerate frost
  • Somewhat salt tolerant
  • Formal, old-world appearance
  • Elegant and stately
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Passiflora incarnata
The name 'passion' is a reference to the crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. Parts of the flower are said to resemble instruments used during the crucifixion. Given the proper support this plant makes an excellent climbing vine hedge.
  • Formal appearance
  • Beloved in South Florida
  • Ringed trunk
  • Fruit attracts wildlife
  • Formal, old-world appearance
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Silphium compositum
Wildflower garden.
  • Attractive glossy leaves
  • Wonderfully fragrant at night
  • Unique and prized
  • Thick branching into attractive silouttes
  • Striking silhouette
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Vaccinium myrsinites
The range includes all of peninsular Florida and the southern parts of Georgia, and Alabama. Best used as a wildflower as it has a relatively short lifespan.
  • Dense, full crown
  • Does poorly oceanside
  • Raised diamond-shaped trunk pattern
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Coleataenia longiflora
Restoration proects and casual moist-site plantings.
  • Magnificent showy flowers in summer
  • Elegant and compact
  • Will not tolerate frost
  • Symmetrical shape
  • Attractive symmetrical appearance
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Solidago odora var. chapmanii
This forms clumps but does not form large clones, which means it will not take over a garden. Wildflower garden
  • Not as popular as it once was
  • Slow Growth
  • Long-lived perennial
  • Native
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Chrysophyllum oliviforme
Specimen tree. Valued for its foliage which is shiny green on top and silky brown beneath.
  • Requires high humidity
  • Fruit attracts wildlife
  • Very showy clusters of flowers
  • Readily pruned into attractive shapes
  • Killed by citrus greening (HLB)
  • Recently classified invasive
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Wisteria frutescens
Less aggressive growth than similar Asian species. Blooms only on new wood. At least one cultivar has white flowers. Good trellis, post or fence vine. It's a legume, so it can grow in poor soils, but blooms much better with a richer soil mixture.
  • Colorful older leaves
  • Massive stature when mature
  • Unique, fern-like leaves
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Rhabdadenia biflora
Grow on a trellis, but keep it fairly short to keep the flowers at a level where they will be enjoyed. Can be grown as a container plant.
  • Beautiful pinwheel flowers, often multicolored
  • Elegant, dense canopy
  • Does best in cooler areas of South Florida
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Quercus chapmanii
This is a small clonal oak that can be used in a thicket as a screen.
  • Colorful fall foliage
  • Stunning during brief late spring bloom
  • Self-shedding fronds
  • Prominant olive crownshaft, slightly buldging
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Dalea pinnata
Three species occur in Florida. Please plant your local variety. Wildflower garden where it is very showy in late summer/early fall.
  • Majestic, sprawling canopy
  • Prominant gray-olive crownshaft
  • Tiered branches
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Cynophalla flexuosa
Night blooming, fragrant.
  • Colorful fall foliage
  • Elegant appearance
  • Unique, sweet, almond-like flavor
  • Unusual stilt roots
  • Attractive silver-gray foliage
  • Attractive dark green leaves
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Ipomoea hederifolia
The flowers are smaller than on most other native morning-glories, but they are attractive. Grow on fence or trellis.
  • Unique, stout pineapple-like trunk when young
  • Prominant olive crownshaft
  • Self-shedding fronds