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Native Pitcherplants of Florida
Native Plants: An Overview
Related IFAS Blog Posts
Create a Wattle in Your Yard
Anne YasalonisSeptember 5th, 2024Are summer storms dropping dead branches and twigs onto your yard? Recycle them and create a “wattle” fence! Wattles, or hurdles, have been in use since the Middle Ages; originally used as portable fencing for grazing sheep. Over time, designs have evolved and many examples of beautiful woven fencing can be found worldwide. Back to […]
Exploring Florida’s Natives: The Florida Maple
Julia SirchiaAugust 27th, 2024Florida has it’s very own maple tree! The Florida maple (Acer barbatum), also known as “Florida Red Maple” or “Swamp Maple,” gets its name from the color of its leaves. In the autumn, these leaves turn to hues of yellow, orange, and red. This deciduous tree is native to Florida and can be a great […]
Exploring Florida’s Natives: The Firebush
Julia SirchiaAugust 20th, 2024The firebush (Hamelia patens), also known as “Scarletbush” or “Firecracker Shrub” gets its name from its vibrant red and orange tubular flowers. Native to Florida, this perennial is a great addition that will add a pop of color to most any landscape. Still, it is important to keep the plant’s requirements in mind when considering […]
