Muhly Grass
During fall, the grass will flower a fluffy and vibrant pink stalk that can grow up to five feet tall
- Found in Florida’s pine flatwoods and coastal uplands
- Popular in community or commercial landscaping
- This ornamental grass will look its best when planted in full sun
- Will be drought tolerant if watered liberally when newly planted
Firebush
Vibrant flowers with red, orange, and yellow hues
- Semi-woody shrub that is both heat and drought tolerant
- Attracts hummingbirds, zebra longwings, and gulf fritillary butterflies
- Moderately salt tolerant
- Will grow and look best when planted in full sun
Blanketflower
Flowers give a pop of red and yellow
- Can be grown in soil with high organic matter or a sandy profile
- Requires well-drained soil
- Flowers bloom and thrive best in full sun
- Attracts butterflies and bees
- Seeds are a food source for birds
Tickseed
Bright golden flowers with a dark brown center
- Found in wet pinelands, prairies, cypress swamps, and roadside
- Mostly attracts butterflies
- Will not tolerate drought or salty conditions
- Flowers can reach 2-3 feet in height
Beautyberry
Has small pink-white flowers and bold purple berries
- Woody shrub that prefers full sun
- Prefers rich, organic soils that are well-drained
- Crushed leaves expel a natural mosquito repellent
Dahoon holly
Glossy rich green leaves, white flowers in spring, and red berries in winter
- Attracts birds and pollinators
- Will tolerate wet soils and shade
- Moderately salt tolerant
Sunshine mimosa
Whimsical fuzzy pink flowers
- As a sprawling groundcover plant, sunshine mimosa covers area quickly with tiny fern-like leaves
- Can be used as a grass-lawn replacement
- Has the nickname “Sensitive Plant” due to the shrinkage of leaves when touched
- Produces fun and unique pink flowers that bloom in spring and summer
- Attracts bees and butterflies, and is the host plant for the little sulphur (Eurema lisa) butterfly
Dune sunflower
Eye-catching yellow flowers
- Easy plant to grow and maintain in sunny, open areas
- Produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom year-round in South Florida
- Very salt tolerant
- Requires well-drained soils
- Will be drought tolerant if watered liberally as a new plant
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