Florida State University Grounds and Landscaping

Florida State University Grounds and Landscaping The Grounds and Landscaping department creates and maintains a beautiful landscape for FSU students, faculty, and visitors to enjoy.

We have planted Coleus in front of the Caladiums at the Student Union again this year. We are pleased that we had such a...
06/17/2026

We have planted Coleus in front of the Caladiums at the Student Union again this year. We are pleased that we had such a good recovery of Caladiums this spring as we often lose them to rotting during the winter. These shade tolerant plants will give us months of low maintenance color in this frequently visited site. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

'Australia' Canna is now blooming near the Integration Statue, the Student Union and Moore Auditorium . This is one of o...
06/16/2026

'Australia' Canna is now blooming near the Integration Statue, the Student Union and Moore Auditorium . This is one of our favorite Canna varieties due to it's deep burgundy foliage and showy red flowers. It grows up to 5 feet high and makes a dramatic accent wherever it is planted. This variety was introduced from New Zealand and is growing in popularity.

American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is blooming now outside of the Askew Student Life Center. The tiny flowers o...
06/15/2026

American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is blooming now outside of the Askew Student Life Center. The tiny flowers of this native shrub attract numerous pollinating insects-especially various bees. Clusters of green berries will be forming now along the stems which should give us a nice display this fall. This plant can be found in all 67 counties of Florida in a variety of habitats. The flowers provide nectar for butterflies and bees and the fruit is enjoyed by birds and deer. The fruit is edible but doesn't have much flavor when eaten raw but makes a good jelly. The Seminole, Creek and Choctaw used Beautyberry roots and fruit for medicinal purposes. Extracts from the plant have shown usefulness in repelling mosquitoes and fire ants as well as having anti-bacterial properties.

Underneath the shade of Live Oaks across from Montgomery on the edge of Landis Green you will find near the custom bench...
06/12/2026

Underneath the shade of Live Oaks across from Montgomery on the edge of Landis Green you will find near the custom benches made by the FSU Master Craftsmen this stunning plant. This is the Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyeriana) which comes to us from Myanmar (Burma). The leaves seem to have a vivid metallic glow. We are fortunate to have it recover from winter injury these past few years.

The Century Plant (Agave americana) near Magnolia Hall now.
06/11/2026

The Century Plant (Agave americana) near Magnolia Hall now.

The Spider-lilies (Hymenocallis caribaea) are blooming in the beds in front of the Student Union. These exotic tropical ...
06/11/2026

The Spider-lilies (Hymenocallis caribaea) are blooming in the beds in front of the Student Union. These exotic tropical perennials love the heat and humidity of summer.

Here are 16 plants that you can find blooming now in the month of June on our campus. Top row: Agapanthus, ‘Bengal Tiger...
06/10/2026

Here are 16 plants that you can find blooming now in the month of June on our campus. Top row: Agapanthus, ‘Bengal Tiger’ Canna, Brown-eyed Susan, Chaste Tree; second row: Confederate Jasmine, , Narrow leaf Zinnia, ‘Dynamite’ Crape Myrtle, Gaillardia; third row: Hydrangea, ’Knock-out’ Rose, Pink Oleander, Brazilian Rock Rose; bottom row: Petunia, Plumbago, Southern Magnolia and Tall Verbena.

Few of the new campus plantings have elicited as much response as this fernlike-leafed shrub with bright yellow, orange ...
06/09/2026

Few of the new campus plantings have elicited as much response as this fernlike-leafed shrub with bright yellow, orange and red flowers that we have placed in several spots- these are at Mendenhall A. The Latin name for this shrub is Caesalpinia pulcherrima, but it has been given a number of common names such as Dwarf Poinciana, Peacock Flower, Red Bird of Paradise, Mexican Bird of Paradise, Pride of Barbados, Barbados Flower Fence and Flamboyan-de-Jardin. By any name, you would have to agree, that it is certainly exotic and colorful. This particular Caesalpinia is native to the West Indies but is planted in the tropical regions across the globe. The Dwarf Poinciana is the national flower of the Caribbean island of Barbados and is depicted on its coat of arms. This shrub thrives on heat and is very drought tolerant, making it a popular choice for color in Southwest landscapes.

We have a few Ginkgo Trees (Ginkgo biloba) planted on campus. There are several attractive young trees at Doak Campbell ...
06/08/2026

We have a few Ginkgo Trees (Ginkgo biloba) planted on campus. There are several attractive young trees at Doak Campbell Stadium and two older trees (one at the Longmire Building and one at Landis Hall) with a lot of character. This old tree covered with Spanish Moss is at Landis Hall. This is an interesting tree to Botanists because in the five groups of seed plants, it’s one of the groups all unto itself. “It’s the only member in its genus; the only genus in its family; the only family in its order, which is the only order in its subclass.” It’s a loner. From the fossil record we know that it has been around for at least 250 million years - fossilized leaves have been found in both hemispheres and in every continent. It has beautiful golden yellow leaf color in the autumn. We are at the southern end of the range where it can be successfully grown.

'Natchez' Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez') is the most planted white variety on campus. After bl...
06/05/2026

'Natchez' Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez') is the most planted white variety on campus. After blooming in the summer, it gives us another round of snow-white flowers in the fall. Horticulturists at the University of Florida extension service (IFAS) tell us that ‘Natchez’can have a blooming period of around 90 days per year! This tall growing variety can be used as a small tree as it can reach 30 feet in height! ‘Natchez’ has very interesting trunks and limbs as its exfoliating bark peels back to reveal patches of deep cinnamon brown.

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Mendenhall Bldg B (MMB) 965 Learning Way
Tallahassee, FL
32306

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+18506442805

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