by sustainscape | May 9, 2021 | Florida Native, Plant Selection, Wildflower
Sea Oxeye Daisy Borrichia frutescens Very hardy, showy flower. Will sucker. Family: Asteraceae Group: Dicot Substrate: Terrestrial Habit: Shrub Perennation: Perennial Native Range: Eastern and southeastern United States, the West Indies (Bahamas) and southern...
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 | Afternoon Shade, Drought tolerant, Florida Native, Rain garden, Wildflower
Blue Tropical Sage Salvia azurea Brilliant Blue color. Likes moist soils but can handle drought conditions. Performs best getting afternoon shade Family: Lamiaceae Group: Dicot Substrate: Terrestrial Habit: Herb Perennation: Perennial Native Range: Southeastern...
by sustainscape | Apr 17, 2021 | Florida Native, Plant Selection, Plants, Shady, Wildflower
Scorpionstail Heliotropium angiospermum Likes more shady conditions. Showy white flowers attract numerous pollinating insects, butterflies. Family: Boraginaceae Group: Dicot Substrate: Terrestrial Habit: Herb Perennation: Perennial Native Range: Southern United...
by sustainscape | Apr 17, 2021 | Birds, Butterflies, Florida Native, Plant Selection, Plants, Wildflower
Red Tropical Sage Salvia coccinea Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Self-seeding – extended flowering periods – showy array of colored flowers. Family: Lamiaceae Group: Dicot Substrate: Terrestrial Habit: Herb Perennation: Perennial Native...
by sustainscape | Jan 25, 2014 | Butterflies, Florida Native, Plant Selection, Plants, South Florida Coastal, Wildflower
Blanket Flower Gaillardia pulchella Showy color. Nectar plant for several butterflies. Tolerant of dry conditions and poor soil. Family: Asteraceae Group: Dicot Substrate: Terrestrial Habit: Herb Perennation: Annual SOUTH FLORIDA Occurrence: Present SOUTH FLORIDA...
