Jan
19
2022
Myrsine is a great native plant choice
Rapanea-Myrsine guanesis or commonly known as Myrsine is a frequently used Florida native plant. Its leathery green leaves are its most prominent feature. The flowers...
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Jan
12
2022
Show your colors with cordylines
Cordyline fruticose, a native to Southeast Asia, is often referred to as a ti plant or Hawaiian ti. Because the growing conditions are favorable in...
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Jan
05
2022
Blooming Grass
Fun, whimsical, and versatile only begin to describe a Floridian plant known as mushily grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris), with its long green stalks and fluffy blooms...
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Dec
29
2021
Dwarf Clusia Used as Ground Cover, Border of Accent Plant
Most everyone is familiar with the Clusia that is commonly used as a hedge or buffer. It is easily recognized by its dense semi-succulent pear-shaped...
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Dec
22
2021
Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Earns Its Whimsical Name
The Brunfelsia Grandiflora is a beautiful dense green shrub with blooms in three distinct colors and it reminds me of an old-fashioned cottage garden. It’s...
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Dec
15
2021
The Burle Marx Philodendron is a Favorite in Modern Tropical Landscapes
The Burle Marx Philodendron is a great addition to a tropical garden. Named after the famous landscape architect, Roberto Burle Marx, this small philodendron with...
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Dec
08
2021
Bridal Bouquet Plumeria is Perfect for Our Coastal Climate
Bridal Bouquet Plumeria ‘Plumeria Pudica’ is a beautiful, evergreen version of Plumeria and perfect for our coastal climate. This form of Plumeria blooms all year...
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Dec
01
2021
Old Man Palm Named For Its Bearded Trunk
The Old Man Palm (Coccothrinax crinita) is native to Cuba and is well-known for its unique trunk, with its thick covering of fibers that resembles...
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Nov
24
2021
Tree of Life
Lignum Vitae (Guaiacum officinale) is a native tree to Florida and the Caribbean that is known for its extremely dense and strong wood with some...
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Nov
17
2021
Dwarf Poinciana Tree: Small Wonder
One cannot miss noticing the Dwarf Poinciana (Caesalpinia pulcherrima) as it stands out and brightens the landscape with its showy reddish-orange and yellow flowers. It...
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Nov
10
2021
Dutchman’s Pipe is a haven for the Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly
Dutchman’s pipe (Aristolochia durior) is a woody vine that produces flowers shaped like curved pipes with heart-shaped leaves. These S-shaped flowers are produced in late...
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Nov
03
2021
Whorled Class – Walter’s Viburnum – is a good addition to any garden
Whorled Class – Walter’s Viburnum (Viburnum obovatum) is a lovely small shrub that grows quite well in our area. This plant has a mounding, compact...
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