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Northern Notes

Fall And Winter In Florida Florida pusley (Richardia scabra), on the other hand, and attracts butterflies, but turf purists may rebuke the
is a native plant that is beloved by some and hated by
invading ground cover as a weed. Some people embrace it
By Katie Roundtree, others. With funnel-shaped flowers of white, pink or light and use it to accent their holiday decorations, even adding
Finance Director, purple, pusley, nicknamed Florida snow, can be a burden light-up snowmen on top to create a winter wonderland
Northern Palm Beach or beauty depending on perspective. It’s drought tolerant scene. However, others striving for the perfect lawn,
County Improvement District struggle to remove this plant. It has very small seeds
Many people come to and is drought tolerant, allowing for proliferation during
Florida to enjoy its mild Florida’s typically drier winter months. This weed is
fall and winter but miss aggressive and will take over turf areas which are thin
the changing seasons and from irrigation, bug or fungus problems. Proper mowing
seasonal plant changes that and irrigation will help to control its spread.
the northern regions offer. So, enjoy the changing seasons here in Florida, with
Here in Florida, we have our beautiful plants that love this weather just as much
our own kinds of plants as we do. There are so many reasons to live in Florida,
that bloom during the fall and winter that give our area a including enjoyment of our native plants. Happy holidays
feeling of the cooler seasons up north. During October and to all of you!
November, muhly grass blooms with beautiful pink, red or
purple blooms, creating vistas of color in our landscaped
areas, dry detention areas and road medians. During the
drier winter months, pusley (also known as “Florida snow”)
blooms with white or light purple flowers that blanket lawns
and sides of roads creating the look of “snow.”
Muhly grass is a native landscape plant that has found
favor with landscapers for its ease of growth and large
clusters of tall, grass-like appearance. Known scientifically as
Muhlenbergia capillaris, this easy-to-grow ornamental grass
produces clumps that can reach 2 to 3 feet tall and up to 3 feet
wide when mature. During the fall, particularly in the month
of October, it produces fluffy pink and purple flower stalks
that can reach up to 5 feet tall and give the plant a distinctive
and attractive appearance. A large amount of them can be seen Florida pusley (Richardia scabra)
in the dry detention areas within Abacoa. When in bloom, a Photo by The Palm Beach Post, Kimberly Miller
carpet of pink unfolds and greets residents and visitors with
beautiful colors. Muhly grass looks good in the garden even
after the flower stalks fade, thanks to its slender, dark green Muhly grass in Abacoa dry detention areas. Photos by Town Of Jupiter
foliage. (Source: University of Florida IFAS) Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District staff
News

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with regular monthly payments. Bank approval needed. Must qualify. Ask for details. as we celebrate their bravery and sacrifice on Veterans
Day. Please find below a few recent council updates.
Town Budget
The Town Council approved the budget for the
2021/22 fiscal year. The town’s millage (tax rate) will
remain level and there is continued investment in our
infrastructure and some new community projects related
to playgrounds and pickleball courts, among other items
NoN-Toxic cancer immunotherapy of interest. There was also discussion concerning police
department staffing and I will continue to advocate that
we fill all budget positions. Feel free to write in with
Available NoW any budget-related questions or any issue.
Public Comment And Concerns
The council asked the Town attorney to research a
Safe and Effective! third-party firm that could look into concerns raised during
public comment. Comments were raised concerning issues
between Town management and Town personnel, and it’s
This is the Original Immunotherapy that important these be looked at by an independent reviewer.
balances and optimizes your immune system to Bicycle And Pedestrian Safety And Traffic Strategic Plan
The Town Council received an update on bicycle and
fight almost any type of cancer. pedestrian safety and an update to the traffic strategic plan
and listened to resident comments and concerns about
how to plan for the future.
Hundreds of successes over the years. Building Height Standards And Bonus Program
The council reviewed the building height standards
Continuously available since 1977 and planned unit development height limits. Proposed
changes to the height standards were sent to the Planning
in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island and Zoning Commission and the council is expected to
review their comments and make a decision on the issue
in the next couple months.
See our website for more info: Thank you for keeping up to date on these activities.

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or call for more information: Toll-free number (561) 766-0878 have any comments, questions, or concerns about these
initiatives or any other Town matters, please email me at
Email: Quantimmuno@gmail.com ilank@jupiter.fl.us.