Sep
18
2019
The Fishtail Palm is Perfect for Island Living
The fishtail palm (Caryota mitis) is originally from Southeast Asia and does well in our warm climate and it will even withstand some of the...
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Sep
11
2019
Southern Showstopper
Confederate Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) is an intoxicatingly fragrant vine that causes me to take deep breathes to draw in the scent I associate with the...
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Sep
04
2019
Canna Lily is a Wonderful Addition to Any Garden
An herbaceous perennial with showy flowers and foliage, the Canna Lily (Canna x gerneralis) is a perennial rhizomatous plant that, ultimately, makes for a wonderful...
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Aug
28
2019
Tickseed – Small Wildflower, Big Impact
Tickseed (Coreopsis leavenworthii) is native Florida wildflower found in nearly every county in the State of Florida. In South Florida this cultivar of Tickseed blooms...
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Aug
21
2019
Spartina – Seaside Grass
Smooth Cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora) commonly referred to as Spartina grass or seaside grass, is a perennial deciduous grass found in intertidal wetland and estuarine salt...
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Aug
14
2019
Purple Passion Flower Vine
Purple Passion Flower Vine (Passiflora incarnata). This perennial flowering vine is native to Florida and is one of the most complex and intricate flowers among...
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Aug
07
2019
Royal poinciana: Queen of summer
Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) lives up to its name which means regal, royal or magnificent – all perfect descriptive terms for the royal poinciana. We...
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Jul
24
2019
Spider Lily (Hymenocallis latifolia)
The American Spider Lily is a Florida native as well as a native of the West Indies. It is popular for its foliage and ‘spidery’...
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Jul
24
2019
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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Jul
17
2019
In the Garden: Foxtail palm
The foxtail palm (Wodyetia bifurcate) is the epitome of a true specimen palm. The foxtail being the only species in its genus Wodyeti, this palm...
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Jul
10
2019
Caladiums – My Summer Color
Caladiums are one type of plant that do very well in hot, wet Florida. Planted as either tubers in spring or fully leafed out plants...
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Jul
03
2019
Bananas
What could be more tropical than growing your own bananas? In our sub-tropical paradise, growing this luscious fruit is generally easy. There are two species...
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