Boltonia
Boltonia asteroides
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 2-3 ft
Plant Collection
NativePlants
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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ShrubButtonsage
Lantana involucrata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 1-5 feet
PerennialCalamint
Calamintha nepeta
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
Chocolate Daisy
Berlandiera lyrata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 ft × 1-2 ft
VineClimbing Fetterbush
Pieris phillyreifolia
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 15-30 feet × 3-6 feet
VineClimbing Hydrangea
Decumaria barbara
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 10-30 feet × 3-6 feet
PerennialCommon Blue Violet
Viola sororia
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.25-0.5 feet × 0.5-1 feet
GroundcoverCreeping Phlox
Phlox subulata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 inches × 12-24 inches
PerennialCreeping Sage
Salvia misella
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 3-5 feet
PalmDwarf Palmetto
Sabal minor
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 4-6 feet
Elliott's Aster
Symphyotrichum elliottii
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 3-5 ft × 2-3 ft
TreeElm
Ulmus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 60-80 feet (Florida Elm); 45-70 feet (Winged Elm); varies by species × 30-60 feet depending on species
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.
PerennialFairy Hibiscus
Hibiscus poeppigii
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 2-3 feet
False Rosemary
Conradina glabra
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- low
- Size
- 2-3 ft × 2-3 ft
False Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 3-5 ft × 2-3 ft
PerennialFrostweed
Verbesina virginica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 2-3 feet
PerennialGiant Ironweed
Vernonia gigantea
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 3-10 feet × 2-4 feet
PerennialGolden Alexanders
Zizia aurea
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
Gray-headed Coneflower
Ratibida pinnata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3–5 ft × 1–2 ft
PerennialHalberdleaf Rosemallow
Hibiscus laevis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 3-4 feet
TreeHazel Alder
Alnus serrulata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 5-30 feet × 5-10 feet
GrassIndian Grass
Sorghastrum nutans
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 1-2 feet
TreeJamaican Caper
Capparis cynophallophora
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-20 feet × 8-12 feet
GrassLittle Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 1-2 feet
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.