5. Crepe Myrtle

This shrub has been cultivated in the US for centuries and is a perfect addition to your garden. Its beautiful pink flowers look incredible, and as soon as spring begins, your yard will look stunning. These flowers are fragrant, but not as fragrant as a lilac bush.

Crepe myrtle is a plant that thrives in a sunny and well-drained area, which is why it is perfect if you live in Florida. You can plant more of them in the same place, for example, along the walk, or you can plant a single specimen. If you want to plant more shrubs, you need to keep some distance between them.

This plant is low-maintenance, and you don’t need to be worried about it. There is this popular belief that crepe myrtle requires a lot of pruning, but we’re here to tell you that this is not true. It will need some pruning in the early spring, and then you are all set for the rest of the year.