Butterfly weed is a member of the milkweed family. The plants grow to two feet tall and flower from July to September. The flower colors are orange, red, and yellow. The plant will not flower freely until… Read More
This South African native is a perfect perennial for Florida since it tolerates hot temperatures, dry and sandy soils, and blooms throughout the warm months.Bulbine has become a popular plant in Florida because it is drought tolerant,… Read More
The genus Crocosmia belongs to the Iris family (Iridaceae) and contains eleven or so species of cormous perennials, most of them native to southern and tropical Africa. A corm is a swollen stem base that is modified into… Read More
This stiff, upright shrub is characterized by red flower spikes that are shaped like bottle brushes. Flowers are long. The flowers, with their showy stamens, encircle the stem and form 4-inch-long, cylindrical spikes that appear in the… Read More
Presently, Baptisia australis, is grown by many as an ornamental in outdoor flower gardens or as a decorative border. It has become popular because it grows well in many areas outside its native range when planted, does well… Read More
The disease is called angular leaf spot and managing the disease can be done but it will take some effort. The golden, orange spots on the leaves are caused by a fungus. Angular leaf spot is a… Read More
A dense canopy of foliage and a generous flower display combine to make Butterflybush a popular item in many southern landscapes. The plant is probably most popular because flowers attract many different butterflies and bees. It is one… Read More
This sturdy North American native forms attractive, 12 to 24-inch-tall, rounded clumps of soft, hairy, divided leaves and single, semidouble, or double flowers held on long stems above the foliage. Appearing throughout the summer, the two to… Read More
This rapidly-growing North American native forms a rather loosely-arranged, rounded shrub, five to eight feet tall and equally wide. Branches form long arches bending toward the ground and lend almost a weeping habit to older, established shrubs…. Read More
The Beach Sunflower is a spreading perennial that has attractive, small sunflower-like flower heads which are borne throughout the year. These showy flowers have 10 to 20, pale yellow rays that encircle a purplish-brown disk that is ½ to… Read More
