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Pretty in Purple

by Amanda Marek
October 24, 2023

Fall in Florida may not be as colorful as in other parts of the country, but there are many autumn flowers that are blooming purple to enjoy. The more I looked around our gardens, the more purple blooms I found. So if purple is your favorite ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping
Tags: Fall Garden, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pollinator Plants, Purple Flower

Happy Halloweeding: Mexican Petunia

by Amanda Marek
October 17, 2022

Jumping out from the bushes to scare us this week is Mexican petunia (Ruellia simplex). Mexican petunia is a Category 1 invasive plant, the worst category of invasiveness used by the Florida Invasive Species Council. Category 1 invasive plants ... READ MORE

Category: , Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species
Tags: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Invasive Plant, Mexican Petunia, Purple Flower

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