Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Tradescantia spathacea - Oyster Plant

This specimen has seen better days. Must of captured it at it's end cycle of blooming.
Just in time for my inaugural winter survey.

Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Lantana montevidensis “Alba” - Trailing White Lantana

This and the Lavender Lantana are subjected to the similar harsh conditions
that keep it in a constant state of near existence.

Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Lantana montevidensis - Lavender trailing lantana

This trailing specimen has been hanging on for years now. It still pops up it's

flower head here and there.

Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Clerodendrum speciosissimum - Giant Salvia

Just discovered another common name for this specimen that seems more
appropriate than what I've been calling it.

This truly looks like a Giant Salvia. From now on, this plant, formerly known
as Pagoda Flower. Shall be called by it newly discovered name.

Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Tibouchina urvilleana - Tibouchina

Another gaudy flower not uncommon in the Florida landscape. What drew me
to this specimen is what happens to the blooms once spent.

Anyone who has seen the movie, What Dreams May Come, may know what I mean.

Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Setcreasea pallida - Purple Queen

This specimen will take over the garden if you let it. Meaning, if you provide
it with anything above and beyond what nature provides. It's your fault.

I even took an extra measure by placing it in harsher conditions to keep it
in control. Hotter and dryer west afternoon sun, life giving sun can also
take that life away.

It's not like this specimen relies on pollination to stay in the game.

Early Winter Flower Survey cont'd Cuphea hyssopifolia - Mexican Heather

This specimen has been in the yard quite a few years now. This location
is new and has settled in quite readily. Second new location is out front
close to where it has resided all it's time. Just needed to change it up
and give myself and this specimen a new lease on it's own landscape.

It's easy to stop seeing some of these old standbys. A new location can
breath new appreciation for these little wonders of life.