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Performance of Native Florida Plants under North Florida Conditions 1

Jeffrey G. Norcini and James H. Aldrich 2

Abstract

Full text of this document is available at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/ep/ep34100.pdf.

Demand for and use of native plants has steadily increased over the past 15 to 20 years, especially here in Florida. ENH1074, "Performance of Native Florida Plants under North Florida Conditions," is a publication describing the garden performance of numerous native wildflower species and one native grass under northern Florida conditions. Included in this publication is information about their flowering, growth, and overall quality. In addition, natural habitat descriptions are included as guide to selecting appropriate planting sites for these species. To access a pdf of the brochure, please visit http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/ep/ep34100.pdf.

Footnotes

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This document is ENH1074, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Original publication date November 2007. Revised March 2007. Reviewed March 2009. Visit the EDIS Web site at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.

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Jeffrey G. Norcini, Associate Professor, native wildflower specialist and James H. Aldrich, Senior Biological Scientist, North Florida. Research and Education Center, Quincy, FL 32351.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. For more information on obtaining other extension publications, contact your county Cooperative Extension service.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A. & M. University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Millie Ferrer-Chancy, Interim Dean.