Posts Tagged ‘native plants’
Meet the Natives: Lignum Vitae
This week, we’re highlighting yet another salt-tolerant plant: Lignum Vitae (Guiacum sanctum). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation (@sccf_swfl) Lignum Vitae is a slow-growing…
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 MoreMeet the Natives: Christmas Berry
This week, we are highlighting another salt-tolerant shrub: the Christmas berry or Christmasberry (Lycium carolinianum). Christmas berry gets its name from the bright red berries it produces in December. View…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Seven Year Apple (Casasia clusiifolia)
The seven year apple (Casasia clusiifolia) is an evergreen coastal shrub or small tree that is native to South Florida. Growing up to 10 to 12 feet tall and equally…
Read MoreMeet the Natives: Bay Cedar
Bay cedar (Suriana maritima) is a highly salt-tolerant, evergreen coastal shrub that can be found throughout South Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and the Bahamas. “It grows naturally in dune…
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 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: Rattlesnake Master
The rattlesnake master (Eryngium yuccifolium) is a sun-loving, native wildflower that can thrive in a variety of soil types and conditions. It can be found throughout the eastern U.S. The species epithet yuccifolium,…
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