Florida Scrub Frostweed (Crocanthemum nashii) - 1 Gallon gardening State Endangered Species

State Endangered Species

The plant is one of the hosts for Monk Skipper caterpillars

Larval host for Horace’s Duskywing

It is a nice sight first thing in the morning as the large white flower just seems to say "Good morning - look at me

Florida Scrub Frostweed (Crocanthemum nashii) - 1 Gallon gardening State Endangered SpeciesFlorida scrub frostweed aka Florida scrub sunrose Crocanthemum nashii, commonly known, is a charming, low growing perennial wildflower. Endemic to Floridas coastal plain, it is perfectly adapted to the hot, dry, nutrient poor soils of xeric scrublands and sandhills. It has upright perennial stems that grow 8 16 and only gets to about 1. 5 tall. The flowers are a bright yellow and bloom primarily from spring into early summer. The flowers open in the