Wilson, Sandra B.

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'Bloomify Red' and 'Bloomify Rose', Two Infertile Lantana camara Cultivars for Production and Use in Florida

Zhanao Deng and Sandra B. Wilson

Managing Mexican Petunia (Ruellia simplex C. Wright) in the Home Landscape

C. A. Reinhardt Adams, C. Wiese, L. C. Lee, A. M. Smith, R. Freyre, and S. B. Wilson

Environmental tolerance, abundant seed production, and an ability to easily grow from plant stem sections have allowed Mexican petunia to spread into natural areas that border urban areas. The Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council lists Mexican petunia (wild-type and non-sterile cultivars) as a Category 1 invasive species, meaning that it is “altering native plant communities by displacing native species, changing community structures or ecological functions, or hybridizing with natives.” These potential changes to community structure and ecological function are of particular concern in Florida wetlands, where changes to plant communities have the potential to impact not just plant-animal interactions, but also overall hydrology on a whole watershed level. This 6-page fact sheet was written by C. A. Reinhardt Adams, C. Wiese, L.C. Lee, S.B. Wilson, A. M. Smith, and R. Freyre, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2014.

Natural Area Weeds: Mexican Petunia (Ruellia simplex)

Sandra B. Wilson, Adrienne Burkhead, Carrie Reinhardt Adams, and Rosanna Freyre

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

Getting Into the “weeds:” An Introduction to Common Lawn Plants and Their Ecological Benefits in North Central Florida

Olesya Malakhova, Wendy L. Wilber, Sandra B. Wilson, Kacey A. Russo, Jesse C. Jones, Brooke L. Moffis, Johanna S. Walker, and Basil V. Iannone III

Maintaining monoculture lawns is resource intensive and can have environmental impacts on arthropod and aquatic communities. Here we introduce the reader to some of the many native plants that establish in lawns and if left to grow can provide ecological benefits to urban landscapes. Most resources and marketing regarding these plants focus on killing them rather than on their ecological benefits. This publication introduces the audience to these species and provides information about the biology and benefits of these species, as well as resources to learn more about self-recruiting lawn species.

A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Vegetative Propagation

Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Zhanao Deng, and Sandra Wilson

This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is written for Florida nursery operators, landscape professionals, and individuals interested in propagating their own begonias. It goes into detail on how to multiply begonias via vegetative propagation. Written by Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Zhanao Deng, and Sandra Wilson.

A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Seed Propagation

Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Zhanao Deng, and Sandra Wilson

This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is written for Florida nursery operators, landscape professionals, and individuals interested in propagating their own begonias. This guide goes into detail on how to multiply begonias via pollination/fertilization. Written by Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Zhanao Deng, and Sandra Wilson.

Concepts for Sustainable Landscape Mosaics

Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, and Sandra Wilson

This new 9-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is for Florida homeowners, residential and commercial property managers, and landscape architects interested in creating aesthetically pleasing landscapes and to help individuals choose the right plant for the right place. Written by Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, and Sandra Wilson.

Recommended Native Landscape Plants for Florida's Treasure Coast

Sandra B. Wilson, Judith A. Gersony, Keona L. Nolan, Janice C. Broda, and Edward A. Skvarch, Jr.

Azaleas at a Glance

Sydney Park Brown

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

Hollies at a Glance

Sydney Park Brown

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).

Cold Protection of Landscape Plants

Sydney Park Brown

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Gardening with Perennials in Florida

Sydney Park Brown

Perennials with colorful flowers or foliage can provide color in your landscape during every season of the year. Once established, these plants typically require less maintenance than annuals and they have the advantage of being a more permanent part of your landscape.

Gardening with Annuals in Florida

Sydney Park Brown

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems