TreeAllegheny Chinkapin
Castanea pumila
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 10-25 feet × 10-20 feet
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Florida natives that thrive in our coastal environment with minimal care. Drought-hardy, salt-tolerant, wildlife-friendly, and proven in Northeast Florida.
Low water. High wildlife.
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PerennialAlligator Flag
Thalia geniculata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 6-10 feet × 4-6 feet
TreeAmerican Snowbell
Styrax americanus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 8-15 feet × 6-10 feet
PerennialAster
Symphyotrichum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-4 feet × 1-3 feet
PerennialAtamasco Lily
Zephyranthes atamasca
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 0.5-1 feet
ShrubBahama Coffee
Psychotria ligustrifolia
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-4 feet × 3-4 feet
TreeBasswood
Tilia americana
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 50-80 feet × 35-50 feet
VineBeach Bean
Canavalia rosea
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1.5 feet × 20-40 feet
ShrubBeach Elder
Iva imbricata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-4 feet
VineBeach Morning Glory
Ipomoea imperati
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 4-8 inches × spreading up to 30 feet along ground
PerennialBeardtongue
Penstemon australis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
ShrubBeautyberry
Callicarpa americana
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-8 feet × 4-8 feet
Why natives?
They already know how to survive here. Florida native plants handle drought, sandy soil, salt air, and summer storms with less fuss, while supporting the pollinators, songbirds, and butterflies that belong here.
AnnualBitter Sneezeweed
Helenium amarum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 10-16 inches
PerennialBlack Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-3 feet
PerennialBlazing Star
Liatris spicata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 1-2 feet
PerennialBlue Mistflower
Conoclinium coelestinum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1.5-3 feet × 2-3 feet (spreading clumps)
PerennialBluestar
Amsonia tabernaemontana
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-3 feet
GroundcoverBrowne's Savory
Clinopodium brownei
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 6 inches × 1-3 feet
GrassBushy Bluestem
Andropogon glomeratus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 2-3 feet
PerennialButterfly Weed
Asclepias tuberosa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-3 feet
ShrubButtonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 4-10 feet × 6-8 feet
AnnualCamphor Daisy
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-2 feet × 1-3 feet
PerennialCardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 2-5 feet × 1-2 feet
VineCarolina Coralbead
Cocculus carolinus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 15-20 feet (can exceed 5 m / 16 ft) × 6-10 feet
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Native Plants Questions
What makes a plant native to Florida?+
A Florida native plant occurred here before European settlement and is adapted to local soils, rainfall, heat, and wildlife relationships.
Do native plants need irrigation in St. Augustine?+
Most native plants need regular water during establishment, then far less supplemental irrigation once roots are established in the right site.
Are native plants always Florida-Friendly?+
Native plants are often Florida-Friendly, but the right plant still needs the right place, light, drainage, and mature spacing.
When is the best time to plant Florida natives?+
Fall and early winter are ideal in St. Augustine so roots establish before summer heat, though container-grown natives can go in year round with establishment water.
How do I choose the right native plants for my yard?+
Match each native to your light, soil, and moisture, then group plants with similar needs. Bring photos of your space and our team can help you build a Florida-Friendly plan.
What are the best Florida native shrubs for landscaping?+
Popular Florida native shrubs include firebush, beautyberry, Walter viburnum, Simpson stopper, wild coffee, and coontie. They support pollinators and wildlife and adapt well to local conditions once established.