by Megan | Oct 12, 2026 | Plant Facts
Happy Monday! Our plant of the week is another Louisiana native plant: Coreopsis (also known as Tickseed). The name Coreopsis comes from the Greek words koris (meaning “bedbug”) and opsis (“view”) because its curved seeds resemble ticks or...
by Megan | Oct 5, 2026 | Plant Facts
Happy Monday! Today’s plant of the week is a popular southern flower, and Louisiana native plant: the Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta). These wildflowers belong in the daisy family (Asteraceae) and are known for their bright yellow petals and dark-colored central...
by Megan | Sep 28, 2026 | Plant Facts
Our plant of the week is the American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana), a native favorite known for its vibrant clusters of purple berries. Those bright berries aren’t just beautiful! They provide an important source of high-energy food for more than 40 species of...
by Megan | Sep 21, 2026 | Plant Facts
Today our Plant of the Week is the Louisiana Iris. Instead of referring to just one plant, The Louisiana Iris is a unique group of five American iris species native to the state that freely interbreed to create vibrant, naturally occurring hybrids. This group includes...
by Megan | Sep 14, 2026 | Plant Facts
Happy Monday! Our plant of the week is the Grand Nain, a tropical favorite known for its lush foliage and sweet fruit. Also called the “large dwarf” banana, Grand Nain grows 6 to 10 feet tall and thrives in USDA Zones 8–11. In colder areas, it can be grown in a...
by Megan | Sep 8, 2026 | Plant Facts
Happy Tuesday! Our plant of the week is the Bottlebrush, a vibrant shrub famous for its bright, brush like red flowers. Callistemon, commonly known as the Bottlebrush, gets its unique name because its blooms look just like brushes used to clean old bottles. They are...
