Picture taken in front of 1922. The genus Bougainvillea comprises about 18 species. They are woody, scrambling, thorny vines, shrubs and small trees native to South America. The genus is named for Louis Antoine de Bougainville, a French explorer who sailed around the world in 1767 and discovered the plant in the area of Brazil. There are several commercially important species and hundreds of cultivated varieties. Generally, these plants are evergreen.

Picture taken in front of 1934. An evergreen shrub native to the Pacific islands, copperleaf bears brightly colored foliage in shades or red, purple, bronze and green. It is a popular landscape plant in subtropical and tropical zones and planted as a houseplant or annual in cooler zones. The name, Acalypha wilkesiana, honors Rear Admiral Charles Wilkes, an American Naval Officer who explored the South Pacific during the mid-1800s. Beautiful, mottled leaves make it a popular choice

The flax lilies pictured are in front of 1942. Dianella caerulea Flax lily is a striking plant with long, grasslike foliage that is often variegated in green and creamy white. In early summer, it sends up airy panicles of white, light blue, or violet star-shaped flowers followed by shiny dark blue berries. It can be grown indoors in areas where it's not hardy.

Picture taken at entrance to Cove Pointe. Heliconia, also popularly known as lobster-claw, wild plantain or false bird-of-paradise, is a beautiful flower with multi-color bracts and varied flower structure. Heliconias are native to the tropical Americas and the Pacific Ocean islands west to Indonesia

This Ixora lives in front of 1934. Ixora grows commonly in subtropical climates in the United States, such as Florida where it is commonly known as West Indian Jasmine or jungle geranium. The plants possess leathery leaves, ranging from 3 to 6 inches in length, and produce large clusters of tiny flowers in the summer. Members of Ixora prefer acidic soil.

Pictured oleander is found on both sides of the entrance to Cove Pointe. Oleander is a tough Mediterranean shrub that thrives where summers are dry and hot. It is a large, evergreen shrub with bushy, rounded to vase-shaped habit. Leathery, linear, lance-shaped leaves line the branches throughout the year and emit white latex when broken. The colorful flowers bloom most heavily from late winter to early summer. **All parts of this plant are poisonous to people and pets.

Picture taken in front of 1934. 'Red Sister' develops pink, plum, maroon and deep burgundy foliage. Hawaiian ti (pronounced "tee") is a broadleaf evergreen shrub, resembling a short palm that is native to tropical Southeast Asia. More intense colors are produced in full sun, however this cultivar should not be in intense hot sunlight during the middle of the day. The ti plant is clump forming and sometimes suckering, though not invasive.

The ones pictured are in the cul-de-sac. Sago Palms grow in full sun, but adapt to outdoor shade or an indoor area which receives bright light or a few hours of morning or afternoon sun. The growth rate is extremely slow. **It is important to note that every part of this tree is extremely toxic to pets and people.

Picture taken at the front entrance to Cove Pointe. Schefflera is a common house and office plant. This tropical plant is native to Australia, New Guinea and Java, where it is an understory plant. The exotic foliage and epiphytic nature of the plant make it an interesting specimen to grow in warm season gardens. **It is important to note that every part of this plant is toxic to pets.