Creeping Jenny Lysimachia nummularia Growth Habit: Perennial Height: 2 to 4 inches Zones: 3 to 10 Light: Full sun/part shade Bloom: Inconspicuous Family: Primulaceae Comments: Drought tolerant. Use as ground cover or ‘spiller’ ... READ MORE
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The dense, rapid growth of small, dark green, overlapping leaves on slender stems makes Creeping Fig a favorite vine to grow on walls where it lends a lacy pattern in its early stages of growth. It needs no support to adhere to a wall. As twigs ... READ MORE
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The Sensation-type cosmos is from tropical America and is grown as an annual primarily for its beautiful flowers. These plants can attain a height of 3 to 6 feet and have an open and sprawling habit. Finely cut and thread-like simple leaves ... READ MORE
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Scientific Name: Coffea arabica var. arabica, C. arabica var. bourbon, and C. canephora and hybrids. Common Names: Coffee derived from C. arabica types are commonly called arabica coffee, while C. canephora types are commonly ... READ MORE
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Clivia Clivia Geophyte Organ: Fleshy roots Light Requirements: 25% Shade Height: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm) Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Orange, yellow Planting Time: Late spring/Early summer Planting Depth: ... READ MORE
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Hardy ferns are tolerant of cold winter temperatures and can be grown outdoors year-round. Many ferns are both cold and heat tolerant — these make the best garden plants for the South. Height/Spread While ... READ MORE
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Garden mums (Chrysanthemum x morifolium) give us a burst of color in the fall when used to replace the annuals we have enjoyed since spring. Mums provide color until freezing weather arrives. Height/Spread Mums grow between ... READ MORE
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Old Man Winter likes blooming plants too. There are several varieties of flowering shrubs available to homeowners here in Highlands County. The best as far as I’m concerned are azaleas. They come in every color and size you could want and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
By: Juanita Popenoe Horticulture trends are set like fashion trends at large international shows. In March I had the opportunity to attend the international horticultural trade show, IPM, in Essen, Germany. I saw some fun gardening trends ... READ MORE
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