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Cat’s Claw Vine: Florida Invasive Plant added to State Noxious Weed List

by Heather KalamanAvatar photo
January 22, 2021

Native to the West Indies and Central and South America, cat’s claw vine (Dolichandra unguis-cati) was first introduced to Florida in the 1940's as a vining, showy ornamental. Thriving in a neotropical climate, it has readily spread through ... READ MORE

Category: Pests & Disease
Tags: Bignonia Capreolata, Campsis Radicans, Cat's Claw Vine, Catclaw Vine, Dolichandra, Florida Invasive Plant, Gelsemium Sempervirens, Noxious Weeds
hummingbird feeding on flower

Q: I want a native vine to grow on my arbor but I want it to attract hummingbirds. Can you give me an idea of what to plant?

by BLOGS.IFASAvatar photo
July 17, 2017

A: I am going to suggest we limit our search to those vines which will be perennial, which means they will return season after season. I have three Florida native vines to suggest. The strongest contender would be coral honeysuckle, Lonicera ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Wildlife
Tags: Bignonia Capreolata, Campsis Radicans, Cross Vine, Honeysuckle, Hummingbirds, Lonicera Sempervirens, Trumpet Vine

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