Native Plants

Native Plants: An Overview

Jeffrey G. Norcini

Conservation Subdivision: Construction Phase—Native Landscaping Palette

Mark Hostetler and Martin B. Main

Native Pitcherplants of Florida

Megan E. Brown and Debbie L. Miller

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.

Salvaging Native Plants from Sites Slated for Development: Stop Wasting Resources

Kayla M. Hess, Taylor Clem, and Basil V. Iannone III

This fact sheet provides examples of native plant species that can be salvaged from sites slated for development for urban landscaping. It also provides strategies to increase the economic and logistic feasibility of salvaging efforts. The authors found 80 salvageable native plant species on a proposed development site, 31 of which had the potential to establish in soils more sterile and compacted than the soils in which these species typically flourish.

Identification of Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, Poison Sumac, and Poisonwood

Sydney Park Brown

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

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.

Part-Time Gardening: Tips for Newcomers, Seasonal Residents, and Snowbirds: A New Episode of Your Central Florida Yard Podcast

Anne Yasalonis

Are you new to Florida or are you a part-time resident? In this episode join us as we talk tips for gardening in central Florida including debunking five common garden myths. Julie and Anne will discuss what you need to know when gardening, what to look for when hiring out landscaping services, and how to manage […]

Weekly “What is it?”: Carolina Wolfberry

carriestevenson

I was lucky enough to spend this past weekend exploring a lovely, low-key stretch of northwest Florida. We hiked trails and took the boat tour at Wakulla Springs State Park, marveling at the numerous alligators and admiring birds and a slow-moving manatee. We also hiked through St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, which is home to […]

Florida Native Plants to Attract Hummingbirds

Tia Silvasy

There are three species of hummingbirds in Florida, by far the most common species is the Ruby throated hummingbird. They are attracted to red, orange, and pink tubular flowers. To attract hummingbirds to your yard, plant a variety of plant species that will bloom throughout the year. Some of our favorite native plants to attract […]