UF/IFAS
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Drought Tolerance: The Amazing Plant Adaptations


June 26, 2024

Here comes the drought stress... June first marks the beginning of Florida’s rainy season – although, it has not been that rainy lately. In fact, we've already received a couple of burn ban notifications from the Florida Forest Service. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beautiful, Demonstration Garden, Drought, Drought Tolerance, Drought Tolerant, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flowers, Landscapes, Right Plant Right Place, Water Efficiently

Vines of Mistaken Identity: Greenbriar


October 31, 2023

In the Vines of Mistaken Identify, we're exploring the different types of vines commonly called "invasive" around Nassau County. Rather, in fact, these vines are not invasive and many of them are native too, which provides amazing benefits to ... READ MORE

Category: Clubs & Volunteers
Tags: Beneficial, FFL, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flowers, Fruit, Vines Of Mistaken Identity, VinesofMistakenIdentity

A Spooky Garden


October 11, 2023

Happy Fall! Happy Fall, everyone! Fall is my favorite time of year. As the summer temperatures begin to wane, I feel invigorated. As the end of the month nears, trees’ leaves change to their usual colors of reds, yellows, oranges, and purples. ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Lawn, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Demonstration Garden, FFL, Florida-Friendly, Florida-Friendly Landscapes, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Flowers, Gardening, Halloween, IFAS, Nassau County, Plants, UF/IFAS Extension
Blue Mist Flower

Q: I am seeing a very pretty purple wildflower growing along the roadside here in Northeast Florida, what is it?


June 14, 2017

Q: I am seeing a very pretty purple wildflower growing along the roadside here in Northeast Florida, what is it? A: I believe you are referring to the blue mist flower (possibly Conoclinium coelestinum), which is a common wildflower found ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Blue Mist Flower, Conoclinium Coelestinum, Flowers