Agave attenuata Spineless Century Plant by Edward Gilman

“…It highlights the plant’s general characteristics, including its soft, blueish-green foliage, lack of spines, and suitability for smaller landscapes. The plant is noted for its hardiness, tolerating heat, drought, and moderate salt exposure, and its ability to grow in various soil types. …”
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Magnolia x soulangiana 'Cupcake' 'Cupcake' Saucer Magnolia by Edward Gilman

“…The document also covers the tree’s planting requirements, hardiness zones, and potential uses in landscaping. Additionally, it highlights the tree’s moderate growth rate, pest resistance, and maintenance needs, emphasizing its suitability as a specimen plant in sunny or partially shaded spots. …”
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Biology and Management of Spanish Needles (Bidens spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production by Yuvraj Khamare, Stephen Christoper Marble, Shawn T. Steed, Nathan S. Boyd

“…This document focuses on Bidens alba and B. pilosa, which are common weeds in container nurseries and landscapes in Florida. This 6-page EDIS publication, written by Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan Boyd and published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department, is designed for landowners, gardeners, horticulturalists, and consumers hoping to learn more about Spanish needle classification and management. …”
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Illicium floridanum Florida Anise Tree, Florida Anise by Edward Gilman

“…The document outlines the plant’s growth habits, preferred growing conditions, and uses in landscaping. It also highlights the plant’s moderate drought tolerance, pest resistance, and ease of maintenance. …”
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Agave angustifolia Century Plant, Variegated Caribbean Agave by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…The document also covers the plant’s uses in landscaping, highlighting its suitability for rock gardens and as an accent plant. …”
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Natural Area Weeds: Mexican Petunia (Ruellia tweediana) by Karen V. S. Hupp, Alison M. Fox, Sandra B. Wilson, Emily L. Barnett, Randall K. Stocker

“…Stocker, describes this herbaceous perennial that is popular with consumers, landscapers, and growers — its preferred habitat, dispersal, hybridization, cultivars, invasive status and distribution in natural areas, IFAS Assessment, and control. …”
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Golden Canna: Canna flaccida by Edward F. Gilman, Carl J. Della Torre, Lyn A. Gettys

“…This revised 4-page facts sheet details the golden canna’s biology, distribution and habitat, propagation, pests and diseases, and landscaping and other uses. Written by Edward F. Gilman, Carl J. …”
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Iris Fulva 'Louisiana Hybrids' Louisiana Iris by Edward Gilman, Carol Lord

“… This document provides an overview of Louisiana iris hybrids, including their physical characteristics, planting requirements, and uses in landscaping. These perennials, native to Florida, feature dark green, sword-like leaves and a variety of flower colors. …”
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Scarlet-bodied wasp moth, Cosmosoma myrodora (Dyar) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Arctiidae) by Diego Moscoso, Rodrigo Diaz, William A. Overholt

“…Because of its striking adult coloration, including a bright red thorax and abdomen, and transparent wings patterned with black, this moth immediately stands out in Florida landscapes. Larval feeding is restricted to two native plants in the genus Mikania, family Asteraceae. …”
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A Container Production of Palms by Alan W. Meerow, Timothy K. Broschat

“…Container-grown palms are raised for essentially three markets: liners for field production wholesale or mass market retail sales for landscapes, and interior specimens, both mass market houseplants and interiorscape use. …”
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Ajuga reptans: Common Bugle, Bugleweed, Carpet Bugleweed by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…Additionally, it highlights the plant’s uses in landscaping, potential invasive nature, and available cultivars. …”
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Agapanthus orientalis: Agapanthus, African Lily, Lily of the Nile by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…The document covers its growth habits, planting requirements, and uses in landscaping, such as mass plantings, groundcover, and accent plants. …”
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Squareflower, Paronychia erecta by Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Chris Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, Ashlynn Smith

“…The square outline of the inflorescence is unique and makes squareflower a desirable plant for coastal landscapes. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg179 This publication is derived from information in SGEB-75/SG156, Dune Restoration and Enhancement for the Florida Panhandle, by Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Christina Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, and Ashlynn Smith. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg156. …”
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Adiantum spp. Maidenhair Fern by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…It thrives in shady, moist environments and is suitable for both outdoor landscapes and indoor settings with bright, indirect light. …”
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Indigofera cylindrica Indigo by Edward Gilman

“…It also highlights the plant’s uses in landscaping, such as specimen planting, border planting, and container gardening. …”
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October Flower, Polygonella polygama by Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Chris Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, Ashlynn Smith

“…The showy flowers and attractive foliage make this native plant a desirable ornamental for landscapes. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg181 This publication is derived from information in SGEB-75/SG156, Dune Restoration and Enhancement for the Florida Panhandle, by Debbie Miller, Mack Thetford, Christina Verlinde, Gabriel Campbell, and Ashlynn Smith. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg156. …”
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Hydration in Hot Working Environments by Jeanine Beatty, Gail P. A. Kauwell

“…Workers in construction, landscaping, laundry, factory, farm, or restaurant settings, among others, often are faced with hot working environments year-round. …”
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Forest Management in the Interface: Reducing Fire Risk by Bruce Hull, Sarah F. Ashton, Rien M. Visser, Martha C. Monroe

“…This revised 5-page fact sheet outlines tips for the firewise community development, design of structures, landscaping, and fuel reduction. Written by Bruce Hull, Sarah F. …”
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Bermudagrass for Florida Lawns by Laurie E. Trenholm, John L. Cisar, J. Bryan Unruh

“…Improved, fine-textured bermudagrasses are used throughout the south on golf courses, athletic fields, and in high-profile residential and commercial landscapes where a fine-textured, dense ground cover is desired. …”
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Michelia doltsopa x figo 'Allspice' Allspice Banana Shrub by Edward Gilman

“…Additionally, it discusses the plant’s uses in landscaping, its propagation methods, and potential pest issues. …”
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