Floral Finds

In most northern states right now, the world is white and cold. Here are some beautiful reasons not to be sad that Florida doesn't have "true" seasons:

Turks Cap, an edible related to Hibiscus, beautifies the area behind the annual bed.

Mexican Sunflower: a bee hotel. The tall, bush-like plant grows in the food forest, the native-medicinal-butterfly garden and all around campus. It's very easy to propagate!

In Florida fall and winter, Cranberry Hibiscus proves that it really is a hibiscus. Other seasons just see a purple plant with maple-shaped leaves. Go appreciate the limited-time cranberry flora in the Perennial Garden!

A naval orange tree is blossoming in the food forest. The citrus-y, slightly pine-y smell will remind you that winter in Florida is something of a miracle.

Hibiscus is known less widely as "rose mallow"and there exist several hundred species. The hibiscus is the national flower of Haiti. A bright and refreshing tea is made with hibiscus and is sometimes called roselle.

Pigeon pea is a perennial legume growing in the food forest and is currently blooming like crazy! This means some protein-packed bean snacks will be available very soon.

Coral honeysuckle hangs around the Native-Medicinal-Butterfly garden all year round. Come see the shooting stars and enjoy the colors and aromas that all of Caples' flowers have to offer.