Posts Tagged ‘native habitat’
Meet the Natives: Seaside Goldenrod
This week, we’re highlighting another salt-tolerant plant — the seaside goldenrod (Solidago sempervirens). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (@sccf_swfl) Seaside goldenrod is an…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Seacoast Marshelder
This week we are highlighting another salt-tolerant plant: The seacoast marshelder (Iva imbricata). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (@sccf_swfl) This evergreen plant is…
Read MoreWill Insects Help Control Invasive Air Potato?
Air potato (Dioscoreria bulbifera) is an invasive, exotic vine from Africa and southeast Asia that was first introduced as a food crop and ornamental plant in the United States. Prior…
Read MoreImpacts to Native Plants from Hurricanes
Patience is key when landscaping after a major storm event, explains SCCF Native Landscapes & Garden Center Assistant Sue Ramos. Post-Hurricane Replanting Guide >> Despite having multiple feet of saltwater…
Read MoreMeet 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 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…
Read MorePuschel Preserve to Support Diverse Wildlife
Newly shaped wetlands near the entrance of the Puschel Preserve will be planted as a demonstration marsh habitat with walking/biking trails and a pollinator garden. As an edge habitat, the…
Read MoreThanks for Helping Us Preserve Periwinkle Wetlands
Land completes a crucial wildlife corridor on island
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