Durantas are somewhat resistant to disease and insect attack but scale Can I use a copper fungicide or maybe an all natural three-in-one product they sell at HD? However, last year Andrea Schnapp, a UF/IFAS Walton County Master Gardener, introduced me to a newish plant that has since changed the way I choose plants to color shady pots and planting beds, a little native of tropical South America called Bush Violet (Browallia spp. Would like to order muliple copies of A Boating and Angling Guide to Charlotte Harbor and also to Sarasota for my CG Auxiliary Englewood. The Golden Dewdrop is native to Tropical America and ranges from the Florida Keys through Mexico and South America. ts such as ou read my mind! There seems to be a connection between the white foamy lines and pending rainy weather. Mature plants will reach up to 2' tall and spread to fill a 3' area. About a month ago, prior to the rapid and appearing to still be growing, there was a smell I thought was coming from my frequently visiting possums. References: (1) E. O. That is a good question which could probably be answered yes, no, and it depends. Advantages include that it is organic, high in K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Zn which are very good for plants especially for acidic soils. Normally planted in the spring, a duranta plant quickly becomes a small flowering shrub in its first season, and in warm climates, it can grow to a small tree size within a few years. Although this plant is not included on many toxic plant lists, several academic sources confirm that the berries and leaves are seriously toxic to humans and to pets. Lows of 32 degrees Fahrenheit can damage the foliage, and the entire plant can Harvest flowers at their peak after the dew dries. ontent y you later on as well. I would love to know the species. Jacksonville looks likely to be in cold hardiness zone 9 a with an average annual minimum temperature of 20 to 25 degrees F. Hello, I enjo eading through your article post. Phyllis Ponvert I found another much younger one about 20 feet away in my yard. Then a week later two more branches were knocked to the ground and leaves wilted. Each leaf produced several flowers (I am assuming they are the the lily-like sheath with one petal that contains a long pencil shaped surrounded with many beads). Use as front of the border plantings or in containers as a filler. It would be somewhat protected in winter. government site. Some cultivars to look for include Alba, the white flowering form; Variegata with white leaf margins and Aurea or Aureovariegata with yellow variegation and yellow margined variegation, respectfully. Regarding your second question, snook are considered a saltwater fish regardless of where they are fished, so saltwater rules apply including seasons, bag limits, size and saltwater fishing license with snook endorsement. Could this be harmful in any way if walking along side the Waterway & breathing the wind thats blowing & causing it from algae etc?! The Duranta is considered an annual in all plant hardiness zones except for 8-11 (Rhode Island is 5b to 7a). 2003 Nov;87(11):1397. doi: 10.1094/PDIS.2003.87.11.1397B. JF951725. I am guessing that I must have a bad infestation. But yeah Thnkx for spending the time to discuss this, I feel strongly about it and love reading more on this topic. Almost all the leaves turn yellow and fall off, mostly on the inside of the plant. How long did it take from the start of these symptoms until now? Now it has lots of green foliage but no blooms. Thank you for that question! When I brought it to new house, I changed Sky Flower Patio Tree/Duranta Repens - I have the above named plant and would like to plant it in a 12 inch wide planter on the Duranta - I have a Duranta in the form of a small tree, about 3 1/2 ft tall. I am coming to Englewood Beach early April from the UK, could tell me if there is still a Red Tide problem along this stretch of water. Great blog.Thanks for sharing this info. It can be commonly used as a summer annual for late season color or perhaps in patio containers. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/duranta/care-of-duranta-plants.htm. With such volumes drifting now it would be a great resource to utilize in lieu of commercial fertilizers if the value is present. Hi Jillian the closure is related to the prolonged 2017-2019 red tide. Just because I enjoy gardening doesnt mean I need a landscape full of divas and I can count on Gold Mound to not need pampering. I'm glad you enjoyed the article! The Garden wouldn't be the Garden without our Members, Donors and Volunteers. WebDuranta erecta has many problems that affect it other than whiteflies, it suffer from Anthracnose Disease a pathogen that affects the leaf tissue which have to be treated Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress, Garden Ideas Les Furrs Sunflower Screen, Add a Pop of Color to Your Landscape with Gold Mound Duranta, Its Almost Never Too Late for Sunflowers, https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/sunflowers.html. Look forward to looking at yor web page reeatedly. If so, pull it back away from the trunk as this will keep the bark too wet which may encourage cankers to develop. Can be used as an annual. An added bonus is for it to be a deer proof plant. the ebook in it or something. Be aware however that the berries are reportedly poisonous so keep this in mind in consideration of children and pets. This sometimes can help me figure out what is causing my problems while growing the RBCs! I planted about 50 5 gallons and noticed about five plants that had a single branch turn brown and dry out. The species most cultivated is The University of Florida Extension Services, IFAS Charlotte County Be the first! That said, FWC is currently seeking angler input regarding the red tide closure of snook, redfish and spotted seatrout via virtual workshops to be held in early April (5, 6 & 8, with the 8th focused on the Tampa Bay area). Ralph. It must be able to be propagated and massproduced in sufficient numbers to meet the increased consumer demand generated. I like to write a ittle comment Ive seen successful plantings of Gold Mound massed in large groups to create annual color beds at key points in landscapes and also planted across the front of a bed to complement darker foliaged backdrop or foundation plants, such as Boxwood or Loropetalum. As far as transplanting them now. The flowers are ou're so interesting! Most cultivars of this species have a dark blue stripe in the center of each flower petal, but different selections may have darker or lighter flowers. These microscopic worms damage roots which in turn shows up as symptoms on above-ground plant parts. They dont need deadheading to look their best and they lend an awesome texture that is overlooked in many landscapes. Place flowers in a moist towel in the refrigerator if you will not use them immediately. Previous years we had tons in our riprap along with little sheephead and a variety of small snappers. It is a spreading, sometimes weeping, evergreen shrub or small tree that grows to 15-18 tall in its native habitat. Occasionally, powdery mildew and spittle bugs can be a nuisance. Hi Dan no, once transition from male to female occurs, it is permanent. I think the 'Gold Mound' is one of the plants I got in the bounty provided by the Lakeland Parks representative at Corky's round-up this past Spring. Maybe that is you! Hello Connie, This factsheet should help you. Sunflowers can be planted along a road or fence, and provide a lovely addition to your property. We moved and it was left at previous home in garage. Be the first! The third strain had a low similarity match to X. a. pv. Will the plant continue to grow or will I need to do something else to it to save it? They also are great pollinator attractors. Ann Arbor Michigan. However, in the last few years, a new disease called Impatiens Downy Mildew has wreaked habit on the bedding plant species, virtually eliminating it as a serious player in the horticulture industry. Over the past 2 years, during warm wet periods, dark necrotic leaf spots have been observed on golden dewdrop plants in Florida. It is a spreading, Due to the difficulty in controlling bacterial diseases and the The leaves are dead. You may want to have your well tested for salt to see what the ppm is reading. I am from N.J. Hi Ralph, I have been growing everglade tomatoes for about 8 years. The 16S rDNA primers used were; forward primer AMB14 5'-TCCAGCAATGCCGCGTGTGT-3' and reverse primer AMB13 5'-CATCCACCGCTTGTGCGGGT-3'. The fragrant flowers which appear in spring, summer and fall, are very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. No long-term commitments required. Research scientists often find female snook loaded with eggs during the spawning seasons. Below ground, the roots are thickening with knots and galls. Check the roots on transplants before installing and use clean shovels so as not to introduce these nematodes. Thanks for your questions. UF/IFAS Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution. Koike ST, Henderson DM, Bull CT, Goldman PH, Lewellen RT. Tolerates wide range of soils. Incredible chartreuse foliage of Gold Mound. Forecasting tools have been developed that predict respiratory irritation due to red tide blooms: https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html and where a bloom may move over the next four days: http://ocgweb.marine.usf.edu/hab_tracking/wfcom_hab.html While there may be up to 36 species of Duranta throughout the world, the most commonly used species are Duranta erecta and Duranta repens which have small leaves, and Duranta stenostachya also known as the Brazilian Skyflower which has visibly larger leaves. Photo courtesy of Ray Bodrey. These yellow to sometimes orange or red-petaled flowers develop a central seed disc, with most varietys flowers having approximately an 8 diameter. We need to make sure to protect these fish and their habitats in nature great article thank you. Salt-tolerance is a relative term please see our salt-tolerance range fact sheet attached above as a guide. If so, this is a good sign. Also, they cannot tolerate temps below 30 degrees F., so this too may need overwintering inside. I dont know species I have. A dwarf, low mounding shrub, Gold Mound has a golden-yellow, chartreuse color that gleams in the sun and catches the eye eventually growing up to twenty-four inches wide and thirty-inches tall. I would love to read more blogs on landscaping that sounds very useful and interesting. Mote Marine Lab provides up-to-date information on respiratory irritation and fish kill status from select beaches as part of their Beach Conditions Reporting System. Hi GerardYes, they can and in are in some places; however, the eventual goal is to find a way to completely remove the nitrogen and phosphorus from the environment. I'll dfinitely be back. A strain of P. cichorii (P409) isolated from chrysanthemum was used as a positive control when comparing cream-colored strains. We would need a positive identification of the problem before recommending any remedy. Check the soil before watering, it's best to avoid watering on a schedule. Thanks so much for your help. Maybe my favorite part of Gold Mound Duranta in the Panhandle is that it isnt permanent. I hope that this information will be helpful to you. Photo by Beth Bolles, UF IFAS Extension Escambia County. I brought it inside when it got cold and watered it during the winter. Highlighted once as a Florida Plant of the Year, Gold Mound is often included in planting beds, as border plants, and in containers. This damage can random in pattern and may only appear on some while others are untouched. I live on Marco Island, where during the summer wet season, material rises to the surface in our canals and residents assume this is an algae bloom. Duranta repens 'Gold Mound' grows 12-18" tall so you can prune to keep it smaller. Have you ever heard of this kind of damage in southwest Florida? May I ask for clarification of the localization of Red Tide? Bookshelf By the way, is your Florida fishing laws article of November 1, 2016, still good authority? Be the first! WebThe genus Duranta contains around 30 species of tropical trees and shrubs, some regionally cultivated as ornamentals. JaxFlaGardener Jacksonville, FL (Zone 8b) Oct 30, 2006. Presently I have the Gold Mound in my landscape. Hi Davidwithout seeing it, I would hesitate to guess. Some work in the Peace River showed that migrations to the river tends to be strongly associated with river levels and prey availability (see https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/charlotteco/2018/10/08/the-importance-of-freshwater-to-estuaries/). When a snook changes from male to female - do they change back to male? UF/IFAS Extension Service. Over the past 3 to 5 years, they were about 5-6 inches tall. Basically Excellent. Wonder if the physical structure of the macroalgae impeded the scallops' development or viability? You may wish to stake taller varieties at some point, as plants will tend to lean with no wind break in place. As a group, I would say that Duranta have low to no salt-tolerance. Calendula petals can be a saffron substitute. Below are member comments regarding how to fertilize Gold Mound Duranta. I found an article about heliconias that could survive in Central Florida please see here - https://www.leugardens.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/HELICONIAS.pdf . Hope this help. Wonderful article. WebAn earlier morphological and physiological description of a Xanthomonas sp. Williams, L. (2004) 2005 Florida Plants of the Year. And certainly if snook find finger mullet at the right size they are going to gorge themselves on them. Ralph, Thank you for your inquiry! Best regards B. The species most cultivated is Duranta erecta, commonly called golden dewdrop or Brazilian sky flower.The genus, Duranta, honors an Italian botanist and papal physician named Castore Durantes. FeaturesGlowing compact mounds of golden-yellow foliage make this one the best plants around for creating Duranta have a few specific needs in order to produce blooms. I really like your writing style, great info , thanks for putting up : D. Hello mates, nice post and pleasant urging commented here, I am This is perhaps my favorite cultivar of Golden Dewdrops and seems to be the most common type used in many local landscapes. However, as mentioned before, my real favorite Duranta is the Gold Mound and I am sure it will be yours as well! I'm a snowbird so I brought seeds to Massachusetts. Please check this link for a complete list of site locations, dates and times http://charlotte.ifas.ufl.edu/horticulture/Plant%20Clinics%20Schedule.pdf. Please also see here for Florida-Friendly Landscaping and salt tolerance direction - The Florida-Friendly Landscaping Guide to Plant Selection & Landscape Design - available on-line at this link - http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/pdf/FYN_Plant_Selection_Guide_2015.pdf will give you some more ideas on plant materials. If not, what is the role of mullet in our Estuary. Regardless, Thanks for the post. They remind me of giraffe legs only green in color. Duranta erecta, commonly called golden dewdrop or Brazilian sky flower. I need an expert on this house to unravel my problem. I've been told it can't happen. What is visible in the parallel lines is dependent upon what is being pushed to the surface, along with weather and sea conditions. For tall plants, Mammoth or Skyscraper varieties will do the trick. Ralph. If you like a little more spice, try nasturtiums. Duranta is a very fast-growing shrub with multiple, somewhat floppy branches with light green foliage and truly beautiful blue, lavender, purple, and white flowers. While the green leaf variety along with the blue-purple flowers is attractive as is, the variegated forms with white and green, and gold and green, add a whole new dimension to color combinations. Mass of Gold Mound Duranta in the authors landscape. Thank you for your inquiry! 2) composting. An official website of the United States government. See something wrong with this plant file? Also, is it safe to assume that they will only spawn on an incoming tide? Cold damaged plants can be watered and given a boost of liquid fertilizer to help aid in their recovery. Looking ahead to look you. My biggest problem for the last 6-8 months has been a constant deterioration of its beautiful leaves! Prune away any dead or damaged branches, old wood that no longer flowers and any overgrowth to maintain the size shrub you desire. Also, please see here - http://hos.ufl.edu/sites/default/files/faculty/gdliu/Salt-TolerantPlants_FL_Black_03_0.pdf - Salt-Tolerant Plants for Florida, as well as here - http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/landscaping-for-specific-sites/coastal-landscape.html - Coastal Landscapes. An earlier morphological and physiological description of a Xanthomonas sp. There are numerous plants that we commonly grow that have edible flowers but before striking out on your first taste test, be sure to research first. Below are member comments regarding how to deal with Gold Mound Duranta's pests and problems. North Atlantic fish feed and spawn over a wide range of temperatures from ?2 to 20C, but most species are within their limits for feeding at 04C, and for spawning at 27C. The beginning of the spawn correlates strongly with the maximum size of the eggs. Im growing several voodoo lilies in my backyard. The exact concentrations depend on the algae. If it doesn't work you might have to pull out the bigger guns (pesticides). Does this dying algae have any nutritional value such as fertilizer for our gardens, plants and trees? Browallia Endless Illumination on the authors back porch. Do I prune or cut back? Has it been pruned? My educated guess after doing a lot of reading about problems that can occur with these plants is that caterpillars eat the leaves probably causing nutrient deficiencies that cause all affected leaves to die! Hi Don Snook season has been closed during peak spawning months (May through August) for many years. A couple studies in SWFL have looked at site fidelity in rivers. To satisfy Koch's postulates, three golden dewdrop 'Golden Mound' plants were sprayed with a suspension of 108 CFU/ml of a 2-day NA culture of each strain, bagged for 24 h to raise humidity, and placed in a greenhouse. Please help! Sunflowers can be planted almost anywhere there is full sun. WebThe branches are often droopy and vinelike, and the stems may have sharp spines. Cuttinggrown selections of this species include. Skyscraper Sunflower bloom. They did great through summer and fall. Thank you for your excellent review of Snook. I'm thinking maybe fungus? Calenduala is easily started from seeds and will reseed in your garden once established. Quote. Only the coldest months cause problems, and for most years thats only November January. Diseases are A quick note before we adjourn, when perusing nurseries next spring for Browallia, youll likely encounter the sister cultivar of Endless Illumination with white flowers, named Endless Flirtation. Indian Acad. It must be unique and/or offer desirable and ornamental characteristics which are not usually available in commonly sold plants. Thanks much!!! Slow release fertilizers will produce more growth, flowers and fruit. Either way, nasturtium flowers are often sliced for salads and sandwiches as a mustard or pepper substitute. Duranta plant, also widely known as golden dewdrops, is a tropical broadleaf evergreen that is often grown as an annual outdoor shrub or potted houseplant outside its zone 1011 hardiness range. I dn't even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post Gardenality.com was designed and developed by web development firm, Dot Designers. WebYou can try insecticidal soap for starters. Can you send a pic of a spawning snook? An impressive share, I just given this onto a colleague who was doing a little analysis on this. Dear Gardener, Durantes. important. Finger mullet however tend to have a particular habitat so they are not as big of a driver as pinfish are in the Charlotte Harbor estuary. They died also. Some have solid golden leaves; others have light green leaves centered with a golden edge, and some have a white or cream variegated leaf. You can prune cold injured plants and the article below will give you specific guidelines on how to do so, but be sure to do so only in spring or inside your home. If you are going to use edible flowers from your garden remember to keep all non food labeled pesticides away from plants. What is the fertilizer program like? 56:88, 1962. Whew! What to do to rejuvenate? This is a very inspiring article for me. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/duranta/care-of-duranta-plants.htm. Do snook return to the same river year after year after spawning example if I caught a 40in fish under a certain bridge what are the chances said fish would return to the same bridge after spawning? An eellent rad. Females will typically be a little larger than males and those fish caught closer to the Gulf passes will be more likely to have developed gonads. In some literature. My plant has grown too big for the area it is planted in. Always remember the common saying that every flower is edible once. Also make sure you are not overwatering. Other leaves curl up around edges and then turn a crispy brown. Happy gardening! 'Cuban Gold' is a low-growing selection of golden dewdrop that features chartreuse to golden yellow foliage and a well-branched, spreading to mounding habit. Look for this awesome little annual in garden centers next spring! There are three ways that seaweed materials could be used as a soil amendment/ fertilizer: 1) directly used as organic mulch or dried powder fertilizer. I like to o a spot of fishing so hoping its gone That coupled with somewhat brittle branches, breakage can happen. Golden Dewdrops cultivars should be planted in well-drained locations preferably in full-sun. He thee, You've done an incredble job. Duranta is a native of the Caribbean tropics and is not particularly cold hardy, most Northwest Florida winters knock it back hard, if not outright killing it. Save Photo. I'm very glad to see such excellent info being shared freely out there. Give it Funniest thing is that the seeds overwintered and in the spring the plants popped up everywhere! The generic Gold Mound is commonly sold in 4 containers for just a few dollars apiece in the annual section of plant nurseries, making it a very affordable option, especially compared to some of the new, designer perennials it competes with. The variegated Me & my neighbor were just preparing to do some research on this. Big thumb up for this blog post! So let me reword that: Thnx for the treat! Do I prune or cut back? It must be attractive and useful to the gardening masses. It must consistently perform well for Texas consumers regardless of their plant growing expertise and their growing location. As for tides, spawning episodes occur during the late afternoon and early evening hours during all lunar phases and all tidal stages. WebNoteworthy Characteristics. So god to discover another peson with a few orignal thoughts on this topic. Since Langmuir Circulation tends to occur under windy conditions this could happen, but it would be the wind, not the rotating water of Langmuir Circulation that results in aerosolization, and risk would be no different than under normal windy conditions. If it is not well-drained it could be more susceptible to organisms such as Armillaria Root Rot please see here - http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/pests-and-diseases/diseases/armillaria-root-rot.html they are not foamy, just lighter and smoother than the rest of the water. Thanks for a great article. King et al. Most likely the plant is not receiving enough light. 2021 Dec;105(12):4150. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-05-21-0929-PDN. The 16S rDNA sequencing of these strains showed 98% sequence identity to X. citri subsp. It is in a large sun room with plenty of light but not much direct sun as it's winter. Please give me the technical term for this phenomena. Warmest regards, Tony UK, Dear Gardener, even annuals, in some parts of the state. For more information on saving cold injured plants and for tips on pruning cold injured plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htm, For more information on the care of duranta plants, please visit the following link: actually enjoying by these. The major selling point with sunflowers is, of course, the impressive blooms (figure 1). It was left at previous address from December to now and when it seemed to die off, I thought it was a plant that comes back so I tucked it away. Both were 2 mm in size after 48 h, gram-negative, and produced a hypersensitivity reaction (HR) on tobacco cv Hicks. Getting Impatient with Disease Prone Impatiens? Two of the three yellow colony strains were identified by MIDI FAME profiles as Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. Dieback, wilting, thinning or outright death can all be seen with a root-knot infested Gold Mound. We got a grab a book from our local library but I think I learned more clear from this post. Y seem to grasp so much appoxmately this, like you wrote Click on links below to jump to that question. I mut thank you for the efforts you have put in enning this So, this time these fish are available. If the plant are irrigated with well water, Podocarpus have low tolerance to salt. More and more homeowners are incorporating edible plants into their home landscape in order to enjoy the fresh taste of fruits and vegetables. WebPlant Code L2071 Botanical Name: Duranta erecta 'Gold Mound' Common Name: Gold Mound Skyflower Bloom Time: Summer Fall Water Wise: No Deer Resistant: No Growth Rate: Flower Color: Botanical Name: Duranta erecta 'Gold Mound' Common Name: Gold Mound Skyflower Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Color Accent, Specimen, Hanging Baskets, I do not have a pic, but basically would look like streaks of milky water. Duranta is a native of the Caribbean tropics and is not particularly cold hardy, most Northwest Florida winters knock it back hard, if not outright killing it. Thank you Ralph! Would this be okay or do they need to be in full sun? a perennial planting in zone 9, along the coast or in deep South Texas in shrub borders. Clipboard, Search History, and several other advanced features are temporarily unavailable. It will be 2022 Oct 3;4(10):acmi000415. It would have been a long time ago when you could cut open a spawning snook during the peak months. Thank you. Mitchell, R. E. (2008) A FOCUS ON GOLDEN DEWDROPS. Have caught well over 200 plus fish over the years during this time and have never encountered any eggs. Thank you and GO GATORS. 8600 Rockville Pike We stmbled oer here from a different website and thoght I should check things out. Pot marigold or Calendula is a wonderful cool season flower on its own. Beautify Your Yard. WebDuranta, Sky Flower 'Gold Mound' (Duranta repens) - MyGardenLife. Disclaimer. I would like to know when to plant vegtable plants like tomatoes,peppers,kale,sweet potatoes, salad greens etc in Port Charlotte, FL I hope this is helpfulBetty. Have never caught a mature snook during spawning season with eggs in tact. Great article! insects, caterpillars, and nematodes can be occasional pests. Where not winter hardy, it can be It flowers prolifically and I am scared to prune it in case it stops flowering. Betty, Hi Betty, Nurseries are often selling these for beauty alone, not with intention that they will be eaten. While I'm glad to see it lifting off the grass beds, I'm concerned with the volume we have seen this winter in our bays from Sarasota to Charlotte Harbor, especially upper Lemon Bay area. Hi JulieWhere cichlids are along the river is really dependent upon salinity. To our knowledge, this is the first report in the United States of bacterial leaf spot caused by P. cichorii and X. axonopodis on golden dewdrop. Watch for whiteflies. I will cetainly comeback. Lab. I have a Duranta in the form of a small tree, about 3 1/2 ft tall. Gold Mound Duranta and Nematodes. Syracuse Residence. https://visitbeaches.org/, My family and I will be staying on Manasota Key the first week in November. 2012 Jan;96(1):142. doi: 10.1094/PDIS-08-11-0653. eCollection 2022. It looks super healthy but it has not bloomed. A yellow variegated cultivar named Gold Edge is available as well. Within 3 weeks, leaf spots developed on plants sprayed with each of the six strains, including positive control strain of P. cichorii. hello!,I like your writing very a lot! was done on Duranta in India in 1962 (2). My golden mound grew to about 4 feet tall untill the killer freeze last January. Click here to learn more. Thank you for your comment. Hi KarenI can help you out with the Charlotte Harbor guides. Hi Justin Snook need at least 28 parts/thousand salinity (80% strength of ocean salinity) in order to successfully spawn. This is a lattice back covering and under deck area not against the house itself. There is red tide currently in the Englewood area. What about he effects of water temps and the beginning of the spawn? Resources: I wonder if you could reach out to me via email and we can talk? The flavor is a little more delicate than cloves so you can add petals to punches, desserts, and fruit salads. Use it where the soil is well drained, and after establishment, watering will not necessary. Most spawning along the Gulf coast, occurs near the passes in SWFL from May thru October, but locations can expand depending on the salinity levels within a given estuary during any given year.