A: The best way to prevent the occurrence of bulb rots is to make the sure the planting site is prepared so it will be well drained. Avoid planting in areas that are poorly drained or that collect water. You can dip them in a fungicide however ... READ MORE
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Q: I am seeing a very pretty purple wildflower growing along the roadside here in Northeast Florida, what is it? A: I believe you are referring to the blue mist flower (possibly Conoclinium coelestinum), which is a common wildflower found ... READ MORE
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Q: Would you be able to identify this wildflower for me? It is growing all over the conservation area behind my house. A: I found this wildflower in one of our reference books. Blackroot, Pterocaulon pycnostachyum, is native to pine flatwoods ... READ MORE
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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
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Q: I noticed these wildflowers growing along a wooded area near my home. They look similar to the “Whirling Butterfly” plant also called Gaura which I have purchased at a local garden center. Do you know what they might be called? A: ... READ MORE
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A: Beach Sunflower, Helianthus debilis, is a spreading perennial producing attractive, small sunflower-like flower heads which bloom throughout the year. This is a terrific plant for attracting a variety of birds and butterflies. It reaches ... READ MORE
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Q: What can you tell me about the plant called the grape soda plant? My friend says I should plant it. Can we successfully grow it here? A: Grape soda plant? I think she might be referring to the annual Angelonia, Angelonia angustifolia. ... READ MORE
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A: I believe they are mealy bugs which are soft-bodied insects with a piercing-sucking mouthpart. They produce a covering of clumps of white, waxy threads. A by-product of mealy bug feeding is sticky honeydew which coats infested foliage providing ... READ MORE
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Q: My neighbor gave me some gorgeous pink and white amaryllis for Christmas. She told me they could be planted in the yard. How do I take care of these beautiful plants? A: The following information was gleaned from a University of Florida/IFAS ... READ MORE
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Q: My sister-in-law is always talking about things which leave me in the dark. The other day she was talking about some plant called ageratum. I never heard of such a plant. What can you tell me about it? A: Don’t worry about not knowing ... READ MORE
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