Butterfly gardening in south florida north american butterfly. This is a heavy book and may require additional shipping costs. South florida butterfly enthusiasts are indeed fortunate, for few other geographical areas in north america offer such a yearround bountiful supply of butterflies, both rare and beautiful. The houston chronicle if you are looking to add kinetic color to your carolina garden, this is the book that will tell you how to bring in the butterflies. Butterfly gardening in south florida, the best site on the internet with thousands of original digital photos, the best site on the internet for tropical plants, sub tropical plants, exotic plants with growing guides plus solid how to information for growth and care. Specialty gardens, such as butterfly gardens, can be. It attracts butterflies as a nectar source and as the. Mark deyrup, entomologist, archbold biological station. From usda climate zone 10 in the northern section to zone11 in the florida keys, native plants provide a wide selection of butterfly nectar sources and caterpillar food plants.
I have several books on the subject and your florida guide to butterfly gardening. The book, the third in the popular your florida guide series, offers a thorough look at floridas most important butterflies and the plants they prefer for food, shelter, and egg laying. Look it up in a good horticultural reference book and youll find caterpillars listed as one of its common pest problems. The guide helps you select plants for a yard where butterflies can live and return year after year. South florida is a perfect paradise for butterfly gardening, with warm climate and hundreds of butterfly plants and many butterfly species to enjoy. The unique climate, geography and soil of south florida make such a guide essential, especially for people moving to the area who are used to growing plants in different gardening zones. Listed here are some of the best books on south florida plants and gardening. Minno, coauthor of florida butterfly gardening wonderfully comprehensive. The book may have some big words but it also explains what the. Native plant gardening florida butterfly field guides 595. A very good copy of this complete guide to attracting, identifying, and enjoying butterflies of the lower south. The book, the third in the popular your florida guide series. See more ideas about butterfly plants, plants and butterfly.
From usda climate zone 10 in the northern section to zone11 in the florida keys, native plants provide a wide selection of. Butterfly gardening in florida 3 butterfly nectar plants by region. Visit your local ufifas research center to learn more about plant science. Butterfly gardening in florida 2 butterfly facts and biology there are more than 765 species of butterflies found in north america north of mexico. Dont miss these great pages on florida native butterfly gardening. It is one example of an alternative type of landscaping for tropical homes. The students will be using specific websites and web pages to obtain information about butterflies in general, butterflies of florida, plants attracting butterflies, butterfly gardening, native plants of florida and florida ecosystems. To attract these delicate creatures, your butterfly garden must provide food for both the adult butterflies and their caterpillars. Website is based on the book of the same name by robert g. This delightfully witty book will open your eyes to some of the worlds most beautiful flowers. Butterfly gardening for south florida southfloridaplantguide. The book, the third in the popular your florida guide series, offers a thorough look at florida s most important butterflies and the plants they prefer for food, shelter, and egg laying. River birch betula nigra in vera lea rinker native plant.
Pictures from the book butterfly gardening for the south by geyata ajilvsgi. Florida butterfly caterpillars and their host plants. And, there is the ever present possibility that a tropical stray will appear around the very next turn in the path. Basic botany mg entomology mg nematology mg plant pathology mg fruit crops mg, south florida ed. Minno and maria minno university press of florida isbn. The first comprehensive guide to butterfly gardening in florida and adjacent states. River birch betula nigra in vera lea rinker native plant garden, stetson university, deland, florida figure 1. Table 7 lists butterfly nectar plants for north and central florida regions 14. Florida has over 200 species of butterflies, some of which cannot be found anywhere else on earth.
Planting a wide range of nectar and host plants is the best strategy for attracting the largest number of butterfly species. Improving our landscape with our own food crops, herbs, palms, and habitats. A complete guide to attracting, identifying, and enjoying butterflies of the lower south by. Design a plant science experiment and share the results at your local science fair. Butterfly gardening in florida palm beach county, florida. Usda zone 8 covers most of the pacific northwest and a great swath of the american south, including texas and florida. Sample plant lists and designs for four florida regions. Attracting hummingbirds and butterflies in tropical. South florida vegetable gardening guide gardens may be planted year round in florida, but fall is the preferred season in south florida. Bahama cassia is a florida native with lovely yellow flowers.
Butterfly gardening in florida1 joe schaefer, craig n. Because of this, the plants that you will be able to grow in this area of the country may be limited. Table 8 lists butterfly nectar plants for south florida regions 57. A garden diary monthly gardening tips for south florida. Because it would require a veritable horde of caterpillars to do any serious damage to this tough tree, dont let the possibility of a. Attracting butterflies and hummingbirds in tropical florida. Florida boasts over 180 verified butterfly species representing some 170 native or newly established species and 17 tropical vagrants. Here in south florida soflo we are finally enjoying the cold weather for a decent period of time.
Go outside and use gardening to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Geyata ajilvsgi hardcover published 1991 enchanted ground. Top picks include confederate jasmine trachelospermum. If you want to have a small or large butterfly garden in south florida, this is the book for you. With that being said, the shade is an excellent option for plants that do not need direct. Butterfly gardening in florida pdf joe schaefer, craig n. A fantastic guide to floridas butterfly caterpillars and their host plants. Sample plant lists and designs for four florida regions usda hardiness zone 9b, south central florida figure 2.
Also included are listings of local places to see butterfly gardens, and nurseries that sell butterfly plants. Butterflies may be attracted to the garden by a large patch of bright flowers, but they will linger longer if there are also areas that provide. This book will get you started on your own butterfly or hummingbird garden even if youve been gardening for years. How to start a butterfly garden north american butterfly. South florida gardening guides provide instruction and advice on what, how and when to grow flowers, fruits, vegetables, herbs, trees and shrubs. This is a complete reference for florida gardeners who wish to attract butterflies to their gardens with both host and nectar plants. Jun 24, 2016 butterfly plants and gardens for south florida. If you dont want to worry about mowing so much, replace sections with easycare groundcovers. See more ideas about backyard landscaping, florida landscaping and. National audubon society pocket guide, familiar butterflies of. Sp78 master gardener handbook, south florida edition.
You can create a dedicated butterfly garden or just tuck a few plants that attract butterflies into your landscaping. Sample plant lists and designs for four florida regions usda hardiness zones 10a, 10b, and 11, south florida figure 2. Tasker paperback published 1994 highly recommended basic information for south florida gardeners, plus lots of information on specific plants, many of them native. Florida butterfly caterpillars and their host plants university press. Carolina gardener one of the best books on the subject.
Florida butterfly gardening a complete guide to attracting, identifying, and enjoying butterflies of the lower south by marc c. A guide for the deep south is very nice one of my favorite all round gardening books as well as handy field guide for butterflies and the four stages of their lives. Best plants for butterflies for the south best plants for butterflies for the south. You can create a dedicated butterfly garden or just tuck a few plants that attract butterflies into your. This colorful illustrated guide shows you how simple it can be to start a butterfly garden today.
Use the following key points to place your vegetable garden to increase your gardening success. How to attract butterflies to your south florida garden cape coral. It offers a look at floridas most important butterflies and the plants they prefer for food, shelter and egglaying. Some are older books, some are new, but all contain valuable info you can use.
Butterfly gardens gardening solutions university of florida. If you live in zone 8, your region has mild winters with the. I live in southwest florida on the gulf coast and love butterfly gardening. Best plants for butterflies for landscapes in the south. Recommended books about native plants, native plant communities, and the creatures. Also known as bahama wild coffee, this beautiful small plant can be used as an accent or a low hedge bog sage has lovely light blue flowers that attract butterflies, hummingbirds and bees. To attract these delicate creatures, your butterfly garden must provide food for both the adult butterflies and. Site features monthly gardening tips for south florida gardeners and links to great gardens in south florida. This brochure includes information on the types of plants needed to start a butterfly garden and will introduce you to a few butterfly species found in south florida. Central florida, but many of those plants do not fare well in south. This document is wec22, one of a series of the wildlife ecology and conservation department, florida cooperative extension service, institute of food and agricultural sciences, university of florida. Many butterfly gardening books for florida recommend plants that are more suited for north or. Warmseason lawns here in south florida kick into high gear this time of year.
Houseplants and flowers mg vegetables mg landscape mg shrubs and trees mg, south florida ed. Keys to using the tables determine the larval and adult foods for each species from the tables. Butterfly gardeners in south florida enjoy the luxury of butterfly gardening twelve months of the year. Geyata ajilvsgis butterfly gardening for the south is most helpful. Soon to be adding a third week of 4070 degree weather to our locale, yippee. A comprehensive work on butterfly caterpillars has been needed for a long time.
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