Tropical Perennials for Sandy Soil - Knowledgebase Question

Boca Raton, FL
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Question by estpropty
March 24, 1998
We have a new house with north gardens, plenty of water, high heat, and sandy soil. We are looking for a formal look with perennials or very low tropical-type plants.


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Answer from NGA
March 24, 1998
With your sandy soil you will need to add plenty of organic matter to build it up enough to sustain most plants. Add organic matter, such as manure, compost and leaves. You should take a sample of your soil to your county extension office to check the pH.

Here are some perennials that will do well in partial shade:
African Iris (Dietes spp) height 2 ft.
Blue Daze (Evolvulus glomerta) height 1-2 ft.
Blue Sage (Eranthemum pulchellum) height 3-5 ft.
Cardinal's Guard (Pachystachys coccinea) height 3-7 ft.
Daylilly (Hemerocallis spp.) height 1-2 ft.
Firespike (Odontonema strictum) height 6 ft,
Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera Jameson) 12 to 18 inches

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