Thank you to you both! I have watched many videos and never known about cultivators. I would think I liked a plant and then see variation and think I had it wrong the first time. It was confusing. This was very helpful. I loved seeing the different examples, too. Thanks again!
OK thanks I love this so much. I am now inspired to change things. I had selected Coontie and Fakahatchee grass. Now I am going to add Sabal Palms and frog fruit. I am interested in Ornamental Gardening. Our HOA ( in San Antonio, FL) did approve the Coontie and Fakahatchee. And they are thriving. I think I would also like to start a Native Plant Society Chapter here too.
What beautiful gardens! Do you think the frog feet would tolerate being in an area that is ocassionally used for parking? I’m in south Florida and when we have several people over (about 1x per month), we use the lawn for parking. I’ve always wondered if there is a lawn alternative that could tolerate such abuse!
Does IFAS have a video of Florida native plants for north Florida (zone 8)? We get winter freezes that do a number on many central and south FL varieties... Thanks!
Hi, Blue-eyed grass is more suitable for moist areas. The beach or dune sunflower does really well for us here in Central Florida. It is very drought tolerant and blooms all year long. Depending on where your located it can get affected by a hard freeze but comes right back.
The options provided by your HOA are good choices. Additional ones to consider are cast iron plant, holly fern and mondo grass. Here's a link to help you with plant choices.ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/FYN_Plant_Selection_Guide_2015.pdf Please also connect with your local extension agent. sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas I chose the Coontie and Wild Coffee to replace the existing Lady Palms and pothos. I've thought about peperomia, mondo . Are holly fern and cast iron a host plant for anything? Thanks for your assurances.
They're not. The Plant Selection Guide provides information on wildlife for each mentioned plant species, so that can be helpful as you try to decide what to plant. Remember to reach out to your local agent as they can provide other options based on what is available in your locale.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas I did talk to Kamila and it was she who suggested those plants. I wanted to make sure that we had turned over every stone. Now I'll go back to the HOA and true to get peperomia approved. It also approved caladium. Four is enough to start with.
Thanks for all the great information.
Thank you to you both! I have watched many videos and never known about cultivators. I would think I liked a plant and then see variation and think I had it wrong the first time. It was confusing. This was very helpful. I loved seeing the different examples, too. Thanks again!
Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.
This is a great video, especially for a novice interested in planting natives.
Great content !
Thanks.
OK thanks I love this so much. I am now inspired to change things. I had selected Coontie and Fakahatchee grass. Now I am going to add Sabal Palms and frog fruit. I am interested in Ornamental Gardening. Our HOA ( in San Antonio, FL) did approve the Coontie and Fakahatchee. And they are thriving. I think I would also like to start a Native Plant Society Chapter here too.
Wonderful! Please reach out to your local FFL agent in Pasco if you have questions. 352-521-1254
What beautiful gardens! Do you think the frog feet would tolerate being in an area that is ocassionally used for parking? I’m in south Florida and when we have several people over (about 1x per month), we use the lawn for parking. I’ve always wondered if there is a lawn alternative that could tolerate such abuse!
This is so awesome ! Do you have any garden design templates I can follow ?
I live in the villages. Small lots and restrictions.
Does IFAS have a video of Florida native plants for north Florida (zone 8)? We get winter freezes that do a number on many central and south FL varieties... Thanks!
Go to their website and all they have all the resources available you need.
this is great but its so hard to keep the weeds and grass out of the ground cover areas.
What do you think about perennial peanut for a groundcover instead of frogfruit? Is it more maintenance?
The perennial peanut does need mowing, but not very often.
So happy to see/hear The Villages had a chapter of FNPS!
I like frog fruit but what's your thoughts on Blue-eyed grass or dune sunflower?
Hi,
Blue-eyed grass is more suitable for moist areas. The beach or dune sunflower does really well for us here in Central Florida. It is very drought tolerant and blooms all year long. Depending on where your located it can get affected by a hard freeze but comes right back.
W.O.W.
Thanks.
My space is 7" by 14" in 10b shade. The HOA has approved planting Coontie and Wild Coffee. Do you have some other suggestions?
The options provided by your HOA are good choices. Additional ones to consider are cast iron plant, holly fern and mondo grass. Here's a link to help you with plant choices.ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/FYN_Plant_Selection_Guide_2015.pdf
Please also connect with your local extension agent.
sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas I chose the Coontie and Wild Coffee to replace the existing Lady Palms and pothos. I've thought about peperomia, mondo . Are holly fern and cast iron a host plant for anything? Thanks for your assurances.
They're not. The Plant Selection Guide provides information on wildlife for each mentioned plant species, so that can be helpful as you try to decide what to plant. Remember to reach out to your local agent as they can provide other options based on what is available in your locale.
@@letstalkgardeningbyufifas I did talk to Kamila and it was she who suggested those plants. I wanted to make sure that we had turned over every stone. Now I'll go back to the HOA and true to get peperomia approved. It also approved caladium. Four is enough to start with.
I want to attract birds, and rabbits. What should i plant. I will only be willing to plant florida natives
Every. single. one. is too big for my yard. =(
This is an amazing video and os very informative, but the editing was not great.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Your comment on the editing is well taken. We are learning video editing as we go along.