The Washington County Extension Office at the Ag Center in Chipley may have the answer you are looking for.

UF/IFAS Extension can help you discover the incredible array of plant species common in Florida yards, including groundcovers, flowers, edibles, shrubs, trees and, of course, weeds.

Plants and Grasses

Whether you’re looking for colorful flowers, choosing a lawn grass, or adding a tree to your landscape, this section can help you find information about plants that are common in Florida yards.

• Choosing Plants
  Plant matching, growing conditions, drought tolerance.
• Annuals & Perennials
  One season or many–will your plants come back next year?
• Aquatic Plants
  Ponds, water gardens, aquascaping, and floating hydroponics.
• Flowering Plants
  Add color and fragrance to your yard.
• Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs
  These edibles taste even better when you grow them yourself.
• Groundcovers & Lawngrasses
  Woody ornamentals, turfgrasses, and propagation.
• Invasive Species
  Threats to Florida’s natural plants and wildlife.
• Native Plants
  Help native Florida plants make a comeback!
• Trees, Shrubs & Vines
  Conserve energy and beautify your yard at the same time.
• Weeds
  Learn how to manage these unwelcome additions to your yard.

For information about choosing plants for particular areas of Florida, see Specific Growing Zones.

If you can’t find the information you’re looking for, check our A – Z Index, send us your questions–and tell us which county you live in–or contact your county Extension office.