5-14-2024 Cycads

Like all cycads, the coontie has ancient origins. But this Florida plant is the only cycad native to the United States. It's also the preferred food source for larvae of the rare Atala butterfly. This Florida native cycad is a workhorse in the landscape. As an evergreen that grows 2 to 3 feet tall in clumps, it fills a niche in the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program. It grows easily in many different soil types and performs well in both sun and in shade. Come learn more about it with Master Gardener Volunteer Tracy Weaver.

Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Pasco County Cooperative Extension