PerennialNarrowleaf Blue-eyed Grass
Sisyrinchium angustifolium
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-2 feet × 0.5-2 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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Perennial
ShrubNecklace Pod
Sophora tomentosa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-10 feet × 4-8 feet
TreePignut Hickory
Carya glabra
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 50-65 feet × 30-40 feet
TreePop Ash
Fraxinus caroliniana
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 20-40 feet × 20-30 feet
GrassPurple Lovegrass
Eragrostis spectabilis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1.5-2.5 feet (foliage); panicles raise height to 3-4 feet in bloom × 2-3 feet
PerennialPurple Thistle
Cirsium horridulum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-5 feet (occasionally to 8 feet) × 1-2 feet
VineRailroad Vine
Ipomoea pes-caprae
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-12 inches tall, spreading indefinitely × 10-50 feet (can reach 100+ feet)
PerennialRattlesnake Master
Eryngium yuccifolium
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 4-5 feet (flowering stalks may reach 6 feet) × 2-3 feet
TreeRed Maple
Acer rubrum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 60-75 feet × 25-35 feet
TreeRedbay
Persea borbonia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 30-50 feet × 25-35 feet
PerennialRobin's Plantain
Erigeron pulchellus
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1.5-2 feet
PerennialRosinweed
Silphium integrifolium
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 3-5 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.
PerennialRouge Plant
Rivina humilis
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
GroundcoverRunning Oak
Quercus pumila
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × spreading/colonial — clonal runners can spread indefinitely; retail container spread 3-6 feet appropriate as specimen estimate
ShrubRusty Lyonia
Lyonia ferruginea
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 6-10 feet
TreeSea Grape
Coccoloba uvifera
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 20-35 feet × 20-30 feet
GrassSeashore Paspalum
Paspalum vaginatum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-2 feet × 2-4 feet
PerennialSenecio
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-18 inches × 1-2 feet
VineSkyblue Clustervine
Jacquemontia pentanthos
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-12 feet × 3-6 feet
PerennialSouthern Blue Flag
Iris virginica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 1-3 feet
TreeSouthern Catalpa
Catalpa bignonioides
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 30-40 feet × 40-50 feet
FernSouthern Wood Fern
Dryopteris ludoviciana
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
PerennialSpotted Bee Balm
Monarda punctata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 2-4 feet
ShrubSt. John's Wort
Hypericum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 3-12 feet × 3-6 feet (varies by species)
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.