Native Plants
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Publications
Native Pitcherplants of Florida
Native Plants: An Overview
Related IFAS Blog Posts
Native Plants to Protect the Tampa Bay Watershed
Tia SilvasyJuly 11th, 2024Thanks to a $5,000 bay-mini-grant from the Tampa Bay Estuary Program, UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County was able to develop a Bay Friendly Landscaping program. Educational classes were offered to teach residents about protecting the environment by planting low maintenance Florida native plants in their landscape. Since natives are from Florida, they are adapted to our […]
City Tree Planting Project & Florida-Friendly Landscaping Class
Alicia LambornJuly 2nd, 2024The City of Macclenny has recently adopted a Sustainable Tree Planting Initiative for the trees planted in city right-of-ways. The tree planting project is aimed at replacing invasive tree species to increase biodiversity, improve air and water quality, and foster a healthier and more sustainable environment in the most urban area of our community. This […]
Tropical Milkweed and OE
Tia SilvasyJune 1st, 2024Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is commonly found in garden centers and is easy to grow. However, recent research has suggested that gardeners should avoid tropical milkweed and plant native species instead. Unlike native milkweeds that do dormant in the fall, tropical milkweed grows year-round in most parts of Florida. This encourages the monarch to stay […]
