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Exploring Florida’s Natives: Muhly Grass

by Julia Sirchia
March 12, 2026

If you’re looking to create visual interest in your Florida landscape without adding extra maintenance to your to-do list, muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is a standout choice. This beloved Florida native is known for its delicate, ... READ MORE

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Exploring Florida’s Natives: Beach Sunflower

by Julia Sirchia
March 10, 2026

Looking to add year-round color, pollinator appeal, and resilience to your Florida landscape? Meet the beach sunflower (Helianthus debilis), a.k.a the dune sunflower, a cheerful Florida native known for its sunny yellow-orange blooms and effortless ... READ MORE

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Exploring Florida’s Natives: Scarlet Sage

by Julia Sirchia
March 5, 2026

Scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea), also called red salvia, scarlet salvia, or tropical sage, is a blooming Florida native. Red, pink, or white flowers attract all kinds of pollinators, a few being hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. Keep reading ... READ MORE

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UF News: The Muscadine Grape

by Julia Sirchia
February 25, 2026

The muscadine grape (Vitis rotundifolia Michx) is a species native to the Southeast U.S. and the first to be cultivated in North America. While the native Muscadine grape shares some similarities with its European (Vitis vinifera) cousins, these ... READ MORE

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UF News: Natives & Wine in Florida

by Julia Sirchia
February 3, 2026

Long before humans were around, plants grew in all kinds of places on Earth. From oceans to deserts, plants have evolved to thrive in a diverse range of habitats. It is a good rule of thumb to match a plant to the conditions in which it will ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Tags: Citrus Greening, Disease Resistance, Exploring Florida's Natives Series, Grapes, Grapes In Florida, HLB, Muscadine, V.rotundifolia, Vitis Rotundifolia, Vitis Vinifera

Exploring Florida’s Natives: Butterfly Milkweed

by Julia Sirchia
October 30, 2025

Milkweed is a flowering Florida native that supports pollinators, like the monarch butterfly. It is the only plant on which Monarch butterflies can reproduce. But, beyond their critical role in supporting monarch butterfly populations, milkweed ... READ MORE

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Exploring Florida’s Natives: Wild Coffee

by Julia Sirchia
July 31, 2025

Wild coffee (Psychotria nervosa), also known as Seminole balsamo, is a native plant that could be the perfect addition to your Florida landscape. Find out if this low-maintenance, evergreen shrub is right for your garden or landscape: The 9 ... READ MORE

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Exploring Florida’s Natives: Swamp Lily

by Julia Sirchia
July 17, 2025

Swamp lily (Crinum americanum), also known as the seven sisters, string lily, or powder lily, is a native plant that could be the perfect addition to your Florida landscape. Find out if this low-maintenance, fragrant perennial is right for your ... READ MORE

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Exploring Florida’s Natives: Star Anise

by Julia Sirchia
July 15, 2025

Star anise (Illicium parviflorum), also known as Anise or Yellow Anisetree, is a low-maintenance, fragrant, native shrub that could be the perfect addition to your landscape. Origins of the Florida Star Anise The evergreen star anise is native ... READ MORE

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Exploring Florida’s Natives: Seagrape

by Julia Sirchia
July 10, 2025

You may not recognize the name, but you have certainly seen the seagrape before. This broad-leaf evergreen is a coastal plant that brings beauty and ecological value to your landscape. If you live along the coast and you're looking for a hardy, ... READ MORE

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