http://floridata.com/ Photographic Encyclopedia of Plants for gardeners and nature lovers. en-US Copyright 2005 Floridata.com LC jack@floridata.com Tue, 08 Nov 2005 15:04:40 GMT Tue, 08 Nov 2005 16:20:41 GMT Gardening My RSS Creator http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 120 http://floridata.com/images/floridata_logo88.gif http://floridata.com/ 88 21 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/Q/quer_mic.cfm This handsome oak inhabits rich bottomlands of the eastern American forests. It is a beautiful choice for use in landscapes and is especially useful for areas with moist or soggy soils. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/Q/quer_mic.cfm Tue, 08 Nov 2005 17:20:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/N/nymph_od.cfm With pure white petals and golden centers, this beautifully fragrant water lily is perfect for small pools and can grow in as little as 3 inches of water. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/N/nymph_od.cfm Mon, 07 Nov 2005 15:13:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/N/nerium.cfm This tender evergreen shrub is rugged, drought and salt resistant and produces quantities of brilliantly colored blossoms throughout the season. Oleander is a long-time landscape favorite in many frostfree climates. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/N/nerium.cfm Sun, 06 Nov 2005 19:54:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/chas_lat.cfm This very ornamental grass is a native of the eastern United States. It is especially beautiful at this time of year when the seedheads ripen and change from green to gold. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/chas_lat.cfm Sat, 05 Nov 2005 22:35:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/pach_aqu.cfm Seedlings of this tropical tree are often sold as "lucky money trees" and grown indoors in containers. From the nuts come those white crunchy disks found in certain Chinese dishes. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/pach_aqu.cfm Fri, 04 Nov 2005 15:39:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/parth_q.cfm Also known as woodbine, this deciduous vine is an American native whose brilliantly colored foliage sets the landscape ablaze at this time of year. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/parth_q.cfm Wed, 02 Nov 2005 18:11:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/petu_xhy.cfm Rugged, durable and beautiful pertunias are perfect for pots, borders and beds. Those who live in warm climates can plant petunias now for spectacular winter color. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/petu_xhy.cfm Tue, 01 Nov 2005 16:37:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/R/rudb_hir.cfm This species encompasses a group of cultivars and varieties perfect for wildflower meadows, butterfly gardens and cut flowers (especially the magnificent tetraploids known as gloriosa daisies). Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/R/rudb_hir.cfm Mon, 31 Oct 2005 16:55:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/aesc_par.cfm Native to Georgia and Alabama, this showy deciduous shrub has big bottlebrush-shaped flower clusters in spring that are followed by smooth, shiny nuts known as buckeyes - excellent for shady woodland plantings. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/aesc_par.cfm Sun, 30 Oct 2005 02:03:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/L/lyco_squ.cfm In mid-summer a 2 foot tall stem erupts from bare ground and crowns itself with a cluster of pink blossoms - surprise! The foliage does not appear until spring - plant a few bulbs, it's surprisingly easy to grow. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/L/lyco_squ.cfm Thu, 27 Oct 2005 17:51:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/ace_sacc.cfm A favorite for fabulous fall foliage displays and famous for the delicious maple syrup made from its sap, this tree is a native of the forests of eastern America but is also found in landscapes far beyond its natural range. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/ace_sacc.cfm Wed, 26 Oct 2005 22:20:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/V/vibu_rhy.cfm This evergreen viburnum has an appealing upright form, showy springtime flowers and is adaptable to shady conditions. It's a good choice for woodland gardens in warm temperate climates. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/V/vibu_rhy.cfm Wed, 26 Oct 2005 04:00:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/cana_ros.cfm This showy vine decorates and stabalizes the dunes helping to protect beaches across the tropics, including those in South Florida and southern California, from storm erosion. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/cana_ros.cfm Tue, 25 Oct 2005 02:30:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/cocos_nuc.cfm This morning South Florida's spectacular coconut palms were trashed by Hurricane Wilma's winds but they are as flexible and rugged as they are beautiful and most should survive the ordeal. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/cocos_nuc.cfm Mon, 24 Oct 2005 02:35:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/aste_tat.cfm Here's a beautiful and rugged perennial that waits until late fall before presenting its spectacular display of lavender and gold daisylike flowers. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/aste_tat.cfm Sat, 22 Oct 2005 22:09:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/aral_spi.cfm This exotic-looking clump-forming tree is a native of the eastern US. At this time of year the foliage turns a deep red and purple berries hang from the branches providing winter sustanance for birds - perfect for wildlife and woodland gardens. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/aral_spi.cfm Sat, 22 Oct 2005 01:43:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/H/heli_ang.cfm Also called narrow leaf sunflower, this tall perenial is a native of the eastern US that at this time of year produces a pretty profusion of golden yellow blossoms. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/H/heli_ang.cfm Thu, 20 Oct 2005 16:09:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/M/muhl_cap.cfm Here's a showy American native clump grass that bursts into a beautiful bloom of purple haze at this time of year - it's spectacular, easy to grow and one of my favorite ornamental grasses. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/M/muhl_cap.cfm Wed, 19 Oct 2005 15:59:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/abie_con.cfm White fir is native to high elevations in the mountains of Oregon and California and also to the Rocky Mountains. Stately and shapely with handsomely colored foliage, this fir makes a fine addition to West Coast and northern landscapes. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/abie_con.cfm Tue, 18 Oct 2005 21:33:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/O/osmu_cin.cfm This native American fern is perfect for planting in wet places around ponds, moist woodlands and even in the your garden where its tall fronds create a beautiful backdrop for flowering plants. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/O/osmu_cin.cfm Mon, 17 Oct 2005 15:58:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/T/tulip_spp.cfm Tulips are the world's most important ornamental flower cash crop which isn't hard to believe. Pop a few bulbs in the ground this fall and reap the beautiful rewards next spring! Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/T/tulip_spp.cfm Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:39:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/salv_leu.cfm Here's a big beautiful perennial that's loaded with blossoms at this time of year that provides a nutritious banquet for migrating butterflies and hummingbirds. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/salv_leu.cfm Sat, 15 Oct 2005 16:26:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/M/muscari_spp.cfm These little blue beauties are early bloomers and a favorite first sign of spring. Plant grape hyacinth bulbs in autumn to enjoy these fragrant little flowers next March - you'll be glad you did! Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/M/muscari_spp.cfm Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:10:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/H/hyac_ori.cfm One of the most fabulously fragrant flowers in the garden, hyacinths grow from bulbs planted in autumn and bloom in the spring - or in winter when you can force them into bloom indoors. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/H/hyac_ori.cfm Thu, 13 Oct 2005 21:05:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/pass_rac.cfm Grow this spectacular flowering vine in a container if you don't live in the tropics. Butterflies love the huge red blossoms and the fruits are edible! Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/pass_rac.cfm Wed, 12 Oct 2005 18:56:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/T/thuj_occ.cfm This handsome evergreen tree is a forest giant in the wild but with more than 140 cultivars available in all shapes and sizes, there's likely to be at least one that will fit beautifully into your landscape. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/T/thuj_occ.cfm Mon, 10 Oct 2005 16:28:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/D/dauc_car_sat.cfm Developed in Afghanistan from the wild Queen Anne's lace (D. carota var. carota), the carrot is a delicious and easy to grow cool season crop. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/D/dauc_car_sat.cfm Sat, 08 Oct 2005 15:44:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/ceph_occ.cfm A handsome deciduous shrub with unique spherical flower clusters that attract both butterflies and hummingbirds, this American species is native to wetlands and is a great choice for landscaping around bodies of water and other low wet places. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/ceph_occ.cfm Fri, 07 Oct 2005 16:25:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/salv_coc.cfm Easy, carefree and a non-stop bloomer, this awesome annual is beloved by butterflies, hummingbirds and me (and you'll love it too!) Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/salv_coc.cfm Wed, 05 Oct 2005 15:00:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/N/narc_spp.cfm Autumn is when daffodil bulbs are planted if you'd like to enjoy one of Springtime's most beloved and beautiful blossoms. There's hundreds of varieties of daffodils in dozens of shapes, sizes and colors and all are spectacular. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/N/narc_spp.cfm Tue, 04 Oct 2005 03:39:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/aste_xfr.cfm This autumn spiff up your balcony, deck or garden with a pot of this vividly violet perennial beauty. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/aste_xfr.cfm Sun, 02 Oct 2005 15:38:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/T/trad_spa.cfm This tender perennial, also know as Moses-in-the-cradle, is an easy growing character with colorful foliage but with a tendency to invasiveness in tropical climates. In cold climates it makes an excellent houseplant. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/T/trad_spa.cfm Fri, 30 Sep 2005 16:24:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/M/mona_did.cfm This herbaceous perennial member of the mint family produces spectacular flowers and the leaves are brewed into a beverage called Oswego tea. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/M/mona_did.cfm Thu, 29 Sep 2005 16:24:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/U/unio_pan.cfm This beautiful grass graces the dunes along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico beaches where it provides important protection against storms and erosion. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/U/unio_pan.cfm Wed, 28 Sep 2005 16:00:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/plat_occ.cfm A giant of the eastern North American forests, this fast growing deciduous tree is famous for its beautiful white bark. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/plat_occ.cfm Tue, 27 Sep 2005 15:57:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/G/gord_las.cfm Here's a handsome broadleaf evergreen tree with showy flowers and a narrow spirelike form that towers over its native wetlands across the southern USA coastal plain. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/G/gord_las.cfm Sat, 24 Sep 2005 16:40:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/sere_rep.cfm This small, cold hardy palm is a native of the southeastern United States but known the world over as the source of a supplement that keeps men's prostate glands healthy! Gardening http://loridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/sere_rep.cfm Wed, 21 Sep 2005 16:06:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/phoe_dac.cfm Humans have depended on the sweet nutritious fruits of the date palm for millennia. This palm still provides sweet treats and graces our (frostfree) landscapes with its stately beauty. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/P/phoe_dac.cfm Wed, 21 Sep 2005 15:03:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/caps_spp.cfm Peppers come in a rainbow of colors and a variety of shapes and sizes. Whether you like them piquant (hot) or mild (sweet), there's dozens of beautiful peppers for you to grow and eat. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/caps_spp.cfm Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:20:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/soli_odo.cfm Eastern North America is burnished in gold each autumn as the goldenrod comes into bloom. This beautiful wildflower has medicinal uses and attracts useful insects to the garden. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/soli_odo.cfm Mon, 19 Sep 2005 18:10:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/samb_can.cfm This multi-stemmed, wide spreading shrub produces showy flower clusters (from which wine is made), these are followed by dark purple berries (also used to make wine) that are an important food source for dozens of bird species (if not made into wine). Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/samb_can.cfm Sun, 18 Sep 2005 17:14:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/atri_hor.cfm Although sometimes grown for its colorfully decorative foliage, orach is most often grown in the vegetable garden - its leaves are prepared and eaten much like spinach. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/atri_hor.cfm Sat, 17 Sep 2005 21:07:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/H/heli_hel.cfm This exceptional perennial wildflower is native to a large swath of North America. Dozens of cultivars are available for the garden that will deliver loads of flowers from mid-summer through fall - a great choice for butterfly gardens. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/H/heli_hel.cfm Fri, 16 Sep 2005 15:24:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/cypa_inv.cfm With foliage and flowers balanced atop long graceful stems, this water plant also grows well in drier situations like flower beds and containers. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/cypa_inv.cfm Thu, 15 Sep 2005 23:27:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/cinn_cam.cfm Although this attractive evergreen tree is an invasive pest in many warm climates, it produces wood veneer used in fine cabinetry and produces an essential oil used in perfumery, medicine and other applications. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/C/cinn_cam.cfm Wed, 14 Sep 2005 15:21:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/f/fatsia_j.cfm A beautiful shrub for shady areas in frostfree climates, this rugged plant is also fine for containers indoors and out. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/f/fatsia_j.cfm Tue, 13 Sep 2005 19:39:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/t/tage_spp.cfm Available in a wide range of shapes, colors and sizes, the marigolds are among the easiest annual flowers to grow. Large seeds and fast growth rate make the this beauty a good choice for kid gardeners. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/t/tage_spp.cfm Tue, 13 Sep 2005 01:16:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/alli_sat.cfm Fresh from the garden garlic has the finest flavor and it's easy to grow - it's also beautiful and looks great in the flower garden! Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/A/alli_sat.cfm Mon, 12 Sep 2005 16:37:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/sab_palm.cfm From South Carolina to Florida and all across the Gulf Coast this shaggy headed native palm provides beauty and food for wildlife. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/S/sab_palm.cfm Sun, 11 Sep 2005 15:59:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/G/gard_aug.cfm This handsome evergreen shrub with the famously fragrant flowers is enjoyed throughout the Gulf Coast region - in colder zones grow dwarf varieties in containers and as bonsai. Gardening http://floridata.com/main_fr.cfm?viewsrc=ref/G/gard_aug.cfm Thu, 08 Sep 2005 22:27:00 GMT Floridata.com Plant Encyclopedia