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Category Archives: Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening

Bring the magic of wildlife to your garden with visits from butterflies and hummingbirds.

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Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on July 12, 2020 by Steve TurnerJuly 12, 2020

There are many species in the Genus Costus. These are commonly referred to as New World Gingers, Spiral Gingers, Crepe Gingers, Button Gingers, and even Step Ladder Gingers. They aren’t related to the Old World Gingers of which a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening, Herbaceous Plants

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Posted on June 21, 2020 by Steve TurnerJune 21, 2020

Passiflora incarnata x Passiflora cincinnata is a hybrid passion flower vine which has the parents of a florida native, Maypop, and a tropical passion flower from South America. The parentage makes this an ideal vine for South Florida. Maypop occurs … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening, Flowering Vines

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Steve TurnerJune 7, 2020

While the regular vining or shrublike Bougainvillea are finishing blooming as we come into the rainy season, Bougainvillea arborea, the Tree Bougainvillea is in full bloom. It has lavender colored bracts and tiny white flowers and can obtain a height … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening, Flowering Trees

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on May 24, 2020 by Steve TurnerMay 24, 2020

The most recognized Heliconia and the most asked for Heliconia by far is Heliconia rostrata. This is also the one most commonly referred to as the Lobster Claw Heliconia. It is one of the only Heliconia’s on the market whose … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening, Heliconias

Under The Jakfruit Tree

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Steve TurnerFebruary 16, 2020

With the decline of citrus trees in back yards, the giant swallowtail butterfly (Papilio cresphontes) could be in jeopardy, as it relies on citrus trees to lay its eggs on. Fortunately, any member of the citrus family (Rutaceae) will suffice. … Continue reading →

Posted in Butterfly and Hummingbird Gardening, Florida Natives

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