It is likely impossible to walk out into a landscape and not see this plant. Although the bane of gardeners as a successful weed, this plant is also a friend of pollinators and butterflies, and the larval host plant of a certain butterfly. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Lawn
The state of NJ cultivated them on road sides, during a labor shortage in the 90s. Neighborhoods across Duval county have had them for years. Garden Clubs cultivate them. You probably had one yourself at one point or another. The Freedom Lawn A ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn
A weed is only a weed if you call it a weed (note this does not apply to 'noxious weeds' which are federally and state regulated). That is very true for one of our most popular native weeds, Bidens alba. This plant goes by many nicknames ... READ MORE
Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Horticulture, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Q: What are the white wildflowers growing along the roadside all around town? They look like small daisies. A : You are probably referring to the White Beggar-ticks (Bidens alba) plant. Beggar-tick is not a very flattering name for such a ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes