Posts Tagged ‘GARDENING’
Meet the Natives: Coontie
This week’s native plant is Coontie (Zamia integrifolia), an evergreen shrub that has become a popular addition to many Florida gardens and landscapes. Coontie are slow-growing and long-lived, typically growing…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Dwarf Palmetto
The dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) is a small palm species native to the southeastern and south central U.S., as well as northeast Mexico. It’s one of Florida’s 12 native palm…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Bahama Cassia
Bahama cassia is one of Florida’s native cassia species. These native shrubs are members of the pea family (Fabaceae), and typically reach about 4 to 5 feet in height.
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Florida Silver Palm
The Florida silver palm (Coccothrinax argentata) is listed as a threatened plant species in the state of Florida. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (@sccf_swfl)…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Rose & Swamp Milkweed
Rose milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) and swamp milkweed (Asclepias perennis) are two of Florida’s native milkweed species that are available for purchase at SCCF’s Native Landscapes & Garden Center. Learn more…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Wild Lime
The wild lime (Zanthoxylum fagara) is a sun-loving, drought-tolerant tree or shrub that can vary in color from light yellow to dark, rich green. This flowering plant is native to central…
Read MoreGardening for Native Bees
Southern carpenter bee (Xylocopa micans) on climbing aster (Aster carolinians) Did you know Florida is home to over 300 species of native bees? These include bumble bees, sweat bees, leafcutter…
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