Garberia heterophylla
This is an awesome endemic species found only in Florida! This is a unique member of the Aster family that grows as a larger shrub with woody stems and outstanding large clusters of showy pink rayless flowers that are butterfly magnets. The leaves are beautiful as well - a lovely gray-green dusty color. Drought tolerant. A unique and special part of Real Florida habitats! Seed grown in 4" pots, shipped in careful wrapping.
Lifespan: Perennial
Soil: Dry, well-drained, sandy acidic soil
Exposure: Full sun to minimal shade
Growth habit: 1–5’ feet tall with equal spread
Propagation: Sow seed in winter and cover lightly
Florida regions of landscape suitability: North (peninsular), Central
Garden tips: Garberia works well in dry, sunny areas in a mixed shrub bed of as a single specimen. In normal conditions, it is evergreen and is particularly long-lived. It is drought-tolerant and, once established, requires little to no irrigation.