St Lucie County is known for its pristine beaches and nature preserves. We are truly fortunate. Take time to explore the county's natural areas and discover the abundance of wildflowers native to our area. On October 2, 2012, a team of ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
A: Thanks for bringing in a specimen with the flower; it made it much easier to identify. I believe what you have is a Swamp lily - Crinum americanum. It is a Florida native, which grows well in wetlands and along streams throughout the state. ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes
Q: In past years I have just mowed these down pretty purple flowers.This year I have a small group of them in my yard and they are rather attractive. What is it and can it be transplanted into a group? It would be very inexpensive landscaping. A: ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
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
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Stokes' aster (Stokesia laevis) is a versatile and showy native perennial that makes for an attractive and low-maintenance garden addition. This wildflower offers beauty with both its flowers and attractive, evergreen foliage. Stoke' ... READ MORE
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What is a rainlily? Rainlily refers to any of about 70 species of Zephyranthes and Habranthus, all of which are flowering bulbs that share common names of rainlily, fairy lily, rainflower and zephyrlily. These small bulbs earned ... READ MORE
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Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Best in full sun. An adaptable plant that is tolerant of drought, heat, humidity and poor soil. Divide clumps when they ... READ MORE
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Oleander is a wonderful easy-care, rounded shrub or small tree, with long, dark green leaves and an abundance of single or double, sometimes fragrant flowers in shades of white, pink, red, or yellow. Often trained into an attractive small tree, ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Native to Asia, the first camellia plants were brought to America in 1797 and grown in New England greenhouses. Over the last 200 years, they have proven to be dependable additions to the southern landscape, where they grow and ... READ MORE
Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes