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 | 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 | 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 24, 2021 | Butterflies, Florida Native, Low Shrub, Plant Selection, Shady
Plumbago Plumbago scandens Forms a dense, low growing shrub. Likes shade. Will intermix well with Ferns. Can handle extreme conditions like moisture and drought. Attracts and is a host plant for several species of butterflies. Family: Plumbaginaceae Group: Dicot...
by sustainscape | Apr 18, 2021 | Butterflies, Florida Native, Groundcover, Perennial, Plant Selection, Shady
Southern River Sage Salvia misella Kunth Low spreading ground cover with an herb scent. It has very tiny bluish flowers. Will attract many butterflies to nectar on the blooms. Like a good amount of shade. Family: Lamiaceae Group: Dicot Substrate: Terrestrial...
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...
