Plant of the Month — 2008
Every month we feature a plant that we think deserves a spotlight in Florida-friendly gardening. Here's what we featured in 2008.
December
- Christmas Cactus – This popular holiday plant is incredibly hardy—with proper care, your family could enjoy Christmas blooms for generations to come!
November
- Cassia – Along with hosting the larval stage of several native butterflies, cassia is also bursting with summertime color in the middle of fall.
October
- Firespike – Hardy, pest-resistant, and irresistable to butterflies and hummingbirds, firespike offers plenty of autumn color for the Florida landscape.
September
- Hurricane Lily – This fall-blooming bulb gets one of its many common names from its habit of appearing suddenly after heavy rains.
August
- Muscadine Grapes – Native to the South, people have been making wine from these sweet and spicy grapes for more than 400 years!
July
- Pentas – A favorite of butterflies, pentas are tropical perennials with dainty little blossoms. Not only can they handle Florida's hot weather, they thrive in it.
June
- Bromeliads – These easy to grow, low-maintenance plants are prized for their brilliant, long lasting blooms and ornamental foliage.
May
- Southern Magnolia – Along with Spanish moss and hospitality, Southern magnolias are classic emblems of the South.
April
- Angelonia – Also known as a "summer snapdragon" for its similar-looking flowers, angelonia can take Southern summers.
March
- Tomatoes – Nothing tastes like a tomato picked fresh from your own garden. And growing them is easier than you might think.
February
- Azaleas – Ubiquitous across the South, azaleas are ideal for North and Central Florida and come in a variety of sizes and colors.
January
- Pindo Palm – Also known as a "Jelly" palm, the Pindo is cold-hardy and popular for its striking foliage.
