USDA Plant Hardiness Zones of Florida
In Florida, you’ll find a total of eight USDA subzones: 8a through 11b.
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No Milkweed Plants, No Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies lay eggs only on Milkweed plants. Baby caterpillars hatch and eat only Milkweed. The Milkweed helps them grow. When they are big, they turn into butterflies. Then they lay eggs on Milkweed too. It keeps going like this. No Milkweed, no Monarchs. Buy Milkweed Now:
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Why is the Longleaf Pine Endangered?
The Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) being listed as Endangered under criteria A2cde by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2011 emphasizes the urgent need for conservation and protection of this species.
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Maypop Purple Passionflower Native Range
Passiflora incarnata, commonly known as the Purple Passionflower or Maypop, is a fast-growing perennial vine. Its native range is quite extensive within the United States, primarily encompassing the Southeast but reaching beyond as well.
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The Versatile Black Drink Holly (Ilex nigrempotum): A Blessing from Nature
Revered by Native American tribes for its multitude of uses and unique properties, this plant stands as a testament to the vast potential of our natural world.
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The Purple Coneflower: A Gift to North American Butterfly Gardens and More
Beyond its magnificent beauty, this perennial powerhouse serves as an alluring attraction for butterflies, a medicinal treasure trove, and a source for nourishing herbal tea.
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Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) | Botany | Butterfly Farming | Fairy Tales | Gardening | Horticulture | Nectar Plants
Black-Eyed Susan: A Queen Among Flowers
Consider inviting Queen Black-Eyed Susan to reside. In return, she’ll bring along the magical spectacle of a butterfly ballet, a joy to behold… one day at a time.
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Plant Friendliness Score -or- The Weed Deweeder
With the Plant Friendliness Score, making informed, beneficial decisions about your green space has never been easier!
