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Wildflowers, What’s Blooming: Native Milkweeds


September 11, 2019

Named by Ponce de Leon in 1513, La Florida means “Land of Flowers” — and indeed it is! Florida has more than 3,600 native and naturalized flowering species. Wildflowers are plants that grow in their natural state with little or no interference ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Forests, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources,
Tags: Butterfly Plant, Native Plants, Pollinators, Wildflowers
waterlily flower and leaves

Wildflowers, What’s Blooming Series: Plants with Animal Names


March 6, 2019

Named by Ponce de Leon in 1513, La Florida means “Land of Flowers” — and indeed it is! Florida has more than 3,600 native and naturalized flowering species. Wildflowers are plants that grow in their natural state with little or no interference ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Native Plants, Natural Resources, Perennials, Pollinators, Wildflowers
waterlily flower and leaves

Wildflowers, What’s Blooming Series: From Common to Rare


March 6, 2019

Named by Ponce de Leon in 1513, La Florida means “Land of Flowers” — and indeed it is! Florida has more than 3,600 native and naturalized flowering species. Wildflowers are plants that grow in their natural state with little or no interference ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources,
Tags: Native Plants, Natural Resources, Perennials, Pollinators, Wildflowers

Native Pollinator Workshop


April 24, 2018

When people think about pollination, the honey bee immediately comes to mind. But honey bees are not native to the Americas. There are many other native insects that serve as pollinators for 75% of U.S. flowering plant species. These include ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Events, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Wildlife
Tags: Bees, Pollinators, Special Topics, Wildflowers