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Hardiness
Hardiness Zones in the USA
The USDA Hardiness Zone Map divides North America into 13 zones of 10°F each, ranging from -60°F (-51°C) to 70°F (21°C). If you are planning to buy a shrub, perennial or tree, you need to make sure that this new plant will tolerate year-round conditions in your area.
Plant Hardiness, Heat Tolerance and Climate Zones
A plant's performance is governed by many climate-related factors including the length of the growing season, the amount of rainfall, winter lows, summer highs, wind, or humidity.
All America Rose Selections Winners
All-America Rose Selections (AARS) is a non-profit association founded in 1938 for the purpose of evaluating rose varieties and promoting exceptional roses. For more than 60 years, AARS has been testing roses on the basis of color, form, fragrance, floral impact, habit, vigor, foliage, disease resistance, repeat bloom, aging quality, and novelty.
Great Pollinator Plants for Florida
Pollinators are nearly as important as sun, soil and water in both flowering plant reproduction and in the production of most fruits and vegetables. However, pollinator populations are declining. Here is a list of Florida native plants that are very attractive to pollinators and are well-suited for plantings in gardens.
Monarch Nectar Plants for Florida
Magnificent with its orange wings laced with black lines and bordered with white dots, the monarch butterfly is in trouble. Its population in North America has plummeted by 90% in the last 20 years. Here is a list of Florida native plants that are very attractive to monarch butterflies and other pollinators. A simple, native flower garden will attract beautiful butterflies to your yard and help pollinators stay healthy.
Invasive Plant Species in Florida
Dozens of plant species are listed as invasive in Florida. These non-native plants are a significant threat to many native habitats and species and a significant cost to agriculture, forestry, and recreation. Do not plant invasive plants and preserve the plant species native to your region!
Recommended Native Vines for South Florida
Here is a list of native vines that are well-suited for plantings in gardens of South Florida
Recommended Native Ferns for South Florida
Here is a list of native ferns that are well-suited for plantings in gardens of South Florida
Recommended Native Grasses for South Florida
Here is a list of native grasses that are well-suited for plantings in gardens of South Florida
Recommended Native Aquatic Plants for South Florida
Here is a list of native aquatic plants that are well-suited for gardens of South Florida
Recommended Shade-Loving Native Perennials for South Florida
Here is a list of South Florida native perennials that are well-suited for plantings in shady gardens.
Recommended Sun-Loving Native Perennials for South Florida
Here is a list of South Florida native perennials that are well-suited for plantings in sunny gardens.
Recommended Sun-Loving Native Shrubs for South Florida
Here is a list of South Florida native shrubs that are well-suited for plantings in sunny gardens.
Recommended Shade-Loving Native Shrubs for South Florida
Here is a list of South Florida native shrubs that are well-suited for plantings in shady gardens.
Recommended Shade-Loving Native Trees for South Florida
Here is a list of South Florida native trees that are well-suited for plantings in shady gardens.
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