GrassLopsided Indiangrass
Sorghastrum secundum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 2-6 feet × 1-2 feet
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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GrassShrubMarlberry
Ardisia escallonioides
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-15 feet × 6-10 feet
ShrubMyrtle Oak
Quercus myrtifolia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 5-30 feet (highly variable; often shrubby at 8-15 feet in scrub) × 8-10 feet
Partridge Berry
Mitchella repens
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 2-3 in × 6-12 in
Fruit TreePawpaw
Asimina triloba
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 15-30 feet × 15-20 feet
ShrubPiedmont Azalea
Rhododendron canescens
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-12 feet × 6-10 feet
GrassPurple Top Grass
Tridens flavus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 2-3 feet
ShrubQuailberry
Crossopetalum ilicifolium
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1 foot (typically 6-12 inches) × 1-3 feet
Royal Catchfly
Silene regia
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 ft × 1-2 ft
PerennialRustweed
Polypremum procumbens
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-6 inches × 6-12 inches
ShrubSaltbush
Baccharis halimifolia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 5-12 feet × 4-8 feet
GrassSaltmeadow Cordgrass
Spartina patens
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 1-4 feet × 2-3 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.
PerennialScorpion Tail
Heliotropium angiospermum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 2-3 feet
PerennialSea Oxeye Daisy
Borrichia frutescens
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
GrassSeashore Dropseed
Sporobolus virginicus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 1-1.5 feet × 2-3 feet
TreeServiceberry
Amelanchier arborea
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 15-20 feet
Skyflower
Hydrolea corymbosa
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 1-2 feet
TreeSourwood
Oxydendrum arboreum
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 20-30 feet × 15-20 feet
Southern Shield Fern
Thelypteris kunthii
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-4 feet × 2-3 ft
ShrubSpanish Stopper
Eugenia foetida
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 9-15 feet × 8-12 feet
PerennialSpider Lily
Hymenocallis latifolia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-3 feet
ShrubSt. Andrew's Cross
Hypericum hypericoides
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 1-3 feet
TreeSugarberry
Celtis laevigata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 50-70 feet × 50-70 feet
TreeSwamp Dogwood
Cornus foemina
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 10-20 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.