UF/IFAS GLOBAL BLOGS
What is Broomsedge Bluestem? Broomsedge bluestem, Andropogon virginicus L., is a native warm season perennial bunch grass that prefers to grow in areas with sandy, moist soils that have low fertility. It is considered to be an indicator… Read More
Wednesday, May 22 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location: Peck Center 516 S 10th St Fernandina Beach, FL Rebecca Jordi will give a lecture on native and invasive vines Wednesday evening, May 22 from 7:00 pm – 8:00… Read More
When it comes to weeds in the garden, I can’t think of one more beloved by gardeners than the milkweeds and for good reason. With their beautiful flowers and importance to butterflies, it’s easy to see why they… Read More
Florida – The Land of Flowers Ponce de Leon named Florida in 1512. “La Florida,” he called this land, Spanish for flowery, covered with flowers, or abounding in flowers. Yet our landscapes of today are mostly green masses… Read More
When looking for a tough, versatile native shrub for Northeast Florida, it’s hard to beat the Oakleaf Hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia). Growing in full sun or shade, this shrub is fairly drought tolerant but prefers a rich, moist soil. … Read More
