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Seashore Dropseed-Sporobolus virginicus 

Sporobolus virginicus

Yes 2,500 0.85 Ln 2



Short perennial used as a ground cover that reaches up to 1+ feet. Found in Zones 8+. Grows in marshes and other coastal shorelines. Often grows with Salt Grass. Salt, flood, poor soil and sun tolerance. Recruits quickly and helps stabilize soil.

Sun/Salt/Poor Soil/Drought Tolerance * Zones 8+ * Ground Cover * Coastal Plantings * Erosion Control

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Simpson Stopper-Myrcianthes fragrans 

Myrcianthes fragrans
No 0 2.50 1g


No 0 5.60 3g

Large evergreen shrub to small tree found in Zones 8+. Grows to 20+ ft. High landscape value. Threatened status. Hardy in south Florida. Produces white flowers year round. Mutli-stem. Capable of producing edible sweet fruit. Fruit color is yellow to red. Habitats include various upland sites. Sun tolerant. Commonly known for its attractive smooth, red peeling bark. Attractive to butterflies.

Sun Tolerance * Landscape Value * Edible Fruit * Butterflies

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Slash Pine -Pinus elliotti 

Pinus elliotti
Yes 1,863 2.75 1g

Yes 498 6.00 3g


Medium to large evergreen tree that can reach 110+ ft. Grows in flatwoods with Saw Palmetto, Oaks and Cabbage Palms. Prefers moist sandy soils. Sun, drought, fire, and poor soil tolerant. Tree will often stress and/or die if roots are disturbed. Grows in Zones 8+. In South Florida, densa variety is most common.

Sun/Poor Soil/Drought Tolerance * Common Pine * Restoration Tree * Creates Habitat

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Smooth Cordgrass -Spartina alterniflora 

Spartina alterniflora
No 0 1.70 Ln 2




Perennial salt tolerant grass up to 6 feet. Found in Zones 7+. Grows in tidal coastal areas in Southeast such as marshes, rivers, inter-coastal water ways. Salt, flood and sun tolerance. Recruits quickly and helps stabilize soil. Wildfowl value.

Sun/Salt/Flood Tolerance * Zones 7+ * Erosion Protection * Medium Height * Wildfowl Value

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Soft Rush -Juncus effusus 

Juncus effusus
CALL M s 0.65 Br
Yes 3,040 1.40 Ln 4



Yes 25 2.45 1g

Perennial up to 4 ft., forming dense clumps in wetlands. Grows on margins in moist to wet areas. Provides erosion control on banks. Planting depth 0-6 inches. Found in Zones 7-10. Sun and flood tolerance.

Moist/Wet/Sun Tolerance *  Zones 7+ *  Erosion Control *  Marginal-6″ Planting Depth

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