effective camouflage in its pine rockland habitat in South Florida. This butterfly, whose only known host plant is the pineland croton, reaches adult sizes of 2.75 to 3 inches and displays sexual ...

The fifth Florida-Friendly Landscaping ... Though attracting butterflies, birds, and hummingbirds may sound difficult, it’s very easy once you know which plants to add to your landscape.

October is Native Plant Month in Florida. Here's how you can use native plants in your yard for year-round enjoyment.

Three species in this groupeastern, western and Canadianare separated by range, but among the three of them, theyre found ...

Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) don't always have the best reputation among gardeners, but they are a crucial part of the ecosystem for many British butterfly caterpillars. Luke says, 'Host plants ...

The Cape Sable thoroughwort is a showy but dainty little herb with short, slender stems; lance-shaped, aromatic leaves; and beautiful little lavender-to-blue flowers that attract bees, butterflies ...

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, more than 160 butterfly species breed in the state and ...

Begin by considering that plenty of beneficial pollinator and host plants in our garden are non-natives. For example, black swallow-tail butterflies ... Louisiana and Florida, where freezing ...

Gardeners are always in search of the greatest plant ever; one that has beautiful color, is pest free and easy to grow. Gardeners many times overlook plant material that is right under our noses.

There are unlimited ways to observe National Butterfly and Hummingbird Day, and that includes simply getting outside.

The fifth Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ principle ... simply identify the butterflies visiting your yard and plant their host plant. The butterflies will lay eggs on the host plants so you ...