Plants
of Tallahassee, Florida
Firespike (Odontonema strictum)
-also called 'Cardinal Guard'
-attracts hummingbirds, butterflies
-non-invasive perennial
-native to Central America, thrives in north Florida
-Full sun to part shade, moist but well-drained soil
-Dies back to ground in winter but resprouts
-available in 1 and 3 gallon pots
Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)
-Florida State Wildflower that attracts butterflies
-also called "tickseed" because seeds look like ticks.
-blooms in Spring and goes dormant in Winter
-prolific self-seeding perennial that loves full to partial sun
-available in 4 inch pots
Monarch Butterfly on Tropical Milkweed
Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold')
-native to tropical regions and Mexico
-attracts monarch butterflies
-larval food for monarch caterpillars
-cut back in winter
-available in 1 gallon pots
Spiderwort (Tradescantia)
-native to Florida
-clumping perennial
-emerges in early spring and flowers through mid-summer
-available in 1 gallon pots
Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii)
-perennial, deciduous shrub, 5-6' full grown
-attracts butterflies
-non-invasive native to China, sterile variety, thrives in Florida
-Full sun or part shade, well draining soil
-available in 1 gallon pots
Firebush (Hamelia patens var. patens)
-Florida native perennial
-attracts hummingbirds
Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana)
-Florida native perennial
-leaves used as mosquito repellent
-valuable wildlife food plant, attracts birds and butterflies
Stokes Aster (Stokesia laevis)
-Florida native perennial
-full sun or part shade
-attracts butterflies
Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia)
-Florida native perennial
-shade loving, partial shade to almost full shade
-flowers stay on plant for months
-grows to 6-12 feet tall
Blue Mist Flower (Conoclinium coelestinum)
-Florida Native perennial
-attracts butterflies and bees
-grows well in moist soil
State of Florida Nursery REGISTRATION NO.: 48019727