Jul
26
2023
Black-Eyed Susan Attracts Butterflies
Black-eyed Susan (Rudebeckia hirta var.floridana) is a species in the Rudbeckia family found throughout Florida in the sandhills, Flatwoods, and disturbed areas. This wildflower species...
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Jul
19
2023
Bahama cassia: Butterfly attractor
Bahama Cassia (Cassia chapmanii) also known as (Cassia Bahamanesis) is an excellent choice for a South Florida butterfly garden. With delicate green leaves and pretty...
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Jul
12
2023
Alocasia is a new favorite in Florida
Alocasia ‘Regal Shields’ is becoming a popular Alocasia cultivar to use in the landscape and as an indoor or patio plant. Originally from Africa, they...
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Jul
05
2023
Zamia: Cardboard palm
Zamia (Zamia furfuracea) is a cycad, one of the most ancient of plant species. This particular cycad is native to parts of Mexico and Veracruz...
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Jun
28
2023
White Bird of Paradise
White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia Nicolai), stands out with its large leaves and exotic flower. It grows in a clumping form and is one of...
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Jun
21
2023
European Fan Palm – Big design in a small palm
Multiple clumps curving as they rise with a fan-shaped leaf, in colors ranging from sage green to bluish green, give this palm an edgy, modern...
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Jun
14
2023
Powderpuffs in Paradise
The Powderpuff tree (Calliandra haematocephala) is a small ornamental tree blooming with a variety of colors ranging from red, pink to white with striking brilliant...
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Jun
07
2023
Necklace Pod: A jewel for your landscape
Necklace pod (Sophora tomentosa) is a wonderful evergreen and flowering plant, which has a high tolerance for salt and low water requirements making it ideal...
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May
31
2023
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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May
24
2023
The Desert Rose Thrives in Hot, Dry, Sunny Conditions
Are you looking for a dramatic, low-water succulent plant? Try a desert rose. The desert rose is the star of any succulent garden which thrives...
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May
17
2023
Aloe vera: A soothing plant
Aloe vera is certainly one of the most useful plants in our south Florida plant palette. Aloe vera is an interesting succulent plant that takes...
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May
10
2023
The Seagrape Plays an Important Role in the Ecosystem
Seagrape (Coccolabil unifera) is a member of the buckwheat family as odd as that sounds. To us, it’s a stalwart native shrub with evergreen, leathery...
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