Common Name: Peperomia or Baby Rubber Botanical Name: Peperomia obtusifolia Type: Succulent Ground Cover Habitat: Moist Hammock areas close to wetlands Range: Upper Monroe County up to Central Florida Flower: None usually present Soils: Epiphytic plant; leafy areas Water Requirements: Likes moisture; once established in a shady area with woody ground cover or tree it […]
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Common Name: Fog Fruit; Frog Fruit (Called both by many) Botanical Name: Phyla nodiflora Type: Groundcover; creeping wildflower Habitat: Open prairies; does well in open areas of a landscape with full sun Flower: White flower with small purple inflorescence Soils: Can handle a wide variety of well-drained to sandy soils Water Requirements: General likes moist
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Common Name: Jamaica Caper Botanical Name: Quadrella Jamaicensis Previous Name: Capparis Cynophallophora Type: Shrub or Small Tree Habitat: Coastal Hammocks Range: Keys up to Central Florida coastal regions Flower: Grows beautiful white and purple flowers in the spring, early summer Soils: Likes rich soils after planting to get established Water Requirements: Completely drought tolerant AFTER
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Common Name: River Sage Botanical Name: Salvia Misella Type: Groundcover; creeping wildflower Habitat: Primarily in disturbed uplands Flower: Small blue flower Soils: Sandy soils and somewhat dry Water Requirements: Low; can survive large periods of drought Sun: Light sun to full sun Gardening Tips: Plant several small plants in small to medium sized areas of
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Amidst the ever-changing tapestry of shorelines, one plant stands tall as a beacon of resilience – the captivating Sea Oats (Uniola paniculata). This native, warm-season grass has long been a stalwart of the southeastern United States, carving out a niche for itself in the harsh, salt-laden environments of coastal dunes and beaches. Sea Oats have
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