NEW NATIVE PLANT INTRODUCTIONS Trillium Gardens Nursery in Tallahassee has introduced 19 native wildflowers to our listings in 2017. Most of these are great pollinator attractors. A few have a very restricted range and five are endangered in Florida. Several of these plants have a much broader range to other states north of Florida. Whenever possible, ask for local ecotypes to protect and benefit from local biodiversity. Ask for Native Ecotypes: Always ask about the origin of the plants you purchase. Many native species have a wide geographic range but great genetic diversity in local populations adapted over time to local conditions. Local plants of the same species can perform better in Florida’s unique humidity, photoperiod and soils. Many native nurseries specialize in growing plants from locally collected seed. Responsible nurseries can tell you where their plants come from. Brown-Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia triloba • Annual easily-grow wildflower • North Florida & farther north • Abundant small flowers summer-fall • Delicate multi-branched structure • Attracts pollinators • 2-3 feet high & taller • Full sun, rich soils False Aloe, Manfreda virginica • Unusual perennial groundcover • Use as an accent for tropical or desert look • 12 inch basal rosette of strappy leaves • 3-5 foot high flowering stalk • Small tubular flowers in summer • Pollinated by sphinx moths • Full sun, well drained soils FROM LEFT: REBEKA D. WALLACE, BUGWOOD, ELEANOR DIETRICH, ELEANOR DIETRICH 46 FANN Wholesale Native Plant & Service Directory | Fall 2017 - 2018 Apalachicola Wild Indigo Baptisia megacarpa Zone 8A, restricted range Perennial wildflower * Endangered in Florida Fairy Wand Chamaelirium luteum Zone 9A, wide range northward Perennial wildflower Part shade, rich soils Green-and-Gold Chrysogonum virginianum var. australe Zone 9A + GA, AL, LA, MI Perennial woodland groundcover Part shade, well drained soils Carolina Larkspur Delphinium carolinianum Zone 8A, wide range northward Perennial, dies back in winter * Endangered in Florida Dwarf Iris Iris verna Zone 8A, wide range northward Very short, fragrant woodland wildflower Part shade, rich acid soils Smooth Phlox Phlox glaberrima Zones 8A, wide range northward Small perennial, dies back in winter Part shade, rich soils Fringed Campion Silene catesbaei Zone 8A, restricted range Perennial woodland groundcover * Endangered in Florida Yellow Ironweed Verbesina alternifolia Zone 8A, wide range northward Perennial wildflower, readily reseeds Full sun, rich soils NO FLORIDA ECOTYPE PHOTOS available for: Blue or American Bellflower, Campanula Americana Rare annual woodland wildflower, FL zone 8A Small Woodland Sunflower Helianthus microcephalus Perennial, yellow summer flowers, FL zone 8A Alligator Lily Hymenocallis occidentalis Succulent perennial, large white flowers, FL zone 8A Hairyjoint Meadow Parsnip Thaspium barbinode Perennial, bright yellow blooms, FL zone 8A-9A Larval host for Black Swallowtail butterfly Walter's Violet Viola walteri Perennial flowering groundcover, FL zone 8A-9A Golden Alexander Zizia aurea Perennial, bright yellow blooms, FL zone 8A-B Larval host for Black Swallowtail butterfly CONTINUED ON PAGE 52 Bridal Wreath Goldenrod, Solidago caesia • Perennial wildflower, dies back in winter • North Florida & farther north • Fall blooms and foliage • Very attractive to pollinators • 1-3' high • Does not sucker • Part shade, rich soils TOP RIGHT FROM TOP: JOHN RUTER UGA BUGWOOD, ELEANOR DIETRICH, JOHN RUTER UGA BUGWOOD, ELEANOR DIETRICH, DAVID STEPHENS UGA BUGWOOD, PHILIP BOUCHARD GA, ELEANOR DIETRICH, JOHN BRANDAUER ELEANOR DIETRICH FROM LEFT: KRISTINE PAULUS, FRITZ FLOHR
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