by sustainscape | May 9, 2021 | Florida Native, Groundcover, Shady
Boston Fern Nephrolepis exaltata Great ground cover in shady conditions. The native species is not invasive. Family: Nephrolepidaceae Group: Pteridophyte Substrate: Terrestrial Habit: Herb Perennation: Perennial Native Range: Southern United States, the West Indies,...
by sustainscape | May 9, 2021 | Erosion Control, Groundcover
Swam Fern Blechnum serrulatum Attractive fern that is very hardy forming dense mat creating erosion control. Family: Blechnaceae Group: Pteridophyte Substrate: Terrestrial Habit: Herb Perennation: Perennial Native Range: Florida, the West Indies, Mexico,...
by sustainscape | May 9, 2021 | Butterflies, Drought tolerant, Groundcover, Shady
Coontie Zamia pumila Very hearty. Extremely cold and drought tolerant. Host plant for rare Atala butterfly. Likes a decent amount of...
by sustainscape | May 9, 2021 | Florida Native, Groundcover, Plant Selection, Wildflower
Spider Wort Tradescantia ohiensis Nice spreading ground cover plant that flowers and looks like a small ornamental...
by sustainscape | Apr 24, 2021 | Butterflies, Florida Native, Plant Selection, Vine
Passion Vine Passiflora suberosa Excellent host plant for Zebra Longwing butterfly. This plant is a MUST in any native butterfly garden! Family: Passifloraceae Group: Dicot Substrate: Terrestrial Habit: Vine Perennation: Perennial Native Range: Southeastern United...
