Florida Landscape Plants Native And Exotic

The database contains a list of recommended trees palms shrubs flowers groundcovers grasses and vines developed by university of florida ifas horticulture experts.

Florida landscape plants native and exotic.

Tropical landscaping for south florida tropical landscaping is a relaxed style with exotic plants that make you feel like you re on vacation in a lush rainforest or by a sun drenched beach. Florida has a unique climate that is unlike any other in the country. Zeezee plant zamioculcas zamiifolia is best known as a houseplant in the north but can be grown as a tropical perennial in florida. Florida s best native landscape plants.

The levels of humidity and heat can provide challenges to gardeners that are seeking to find the best flowers and plants for their gardens. It grows slowly attracts almost no pests tolerates low light conditions and needs little water. Natives long time residents learn more about plants you have and window shop for new ones. Snowbirds find easy going plants that can thrive with only part time care.

A wide range variety could work in your landscape from vines and groundcovers to shrubs trees and palms. This publication was developed in response to requests from participants in the florida yards neighborhoods fyn program in miami dade county for a list of recommended low maintenance landscape plants suitable for south florida. The authors have included 70 additional native plant species along with updated botanical names and additional general information on many of the plants. Tropical landscaping for south florida use these group photos of plants with a tropical flair to inspire your design.

They have also removed all invasive exotic species from the book. Many can serve as good sources of food for wildlife. This is the revised and expanded version of the book that has long been the standard landscape plant manual for florida. Jody haynes john mclaughlin laura vasquez and adrian hunsberger.

Some popular natives in florida include beautyberry muhly grass coontie and southern magnolia. 200 readily available species for homeowners and. Native and exotic by john v. Apr 4 2020 explore d rosscreech s board florida native plants followed by 382 people on pinterest.

The plant pages give you all the basics and then some. You ll find zone 9 plants as well as those for zone 10 florida shrubs palms. Newbies discover new to you plants and how to grow them in sandy soil and blazing sun. Only 18 left in stock more on the way.

Low maintenance landscape plants for south florida. Identify the florida friendly plants including florida native plants that will work in your yard or landscape design.