ShrubAbelia
Abelia grandiflora
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-10 feet × 5-6 feet
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PollinatorFriendly
Nectar-rich bloomers and host plants that keep butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds coming back through the season.
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Shrub
ShrubAdam's Needle
Yucca filamentosa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-4 feet; flower stalks 4-8 feet × 3-5 feet
AnnualAfrican Daisy
Osteospermum ecklonis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-18 inches × 12-18 inches
PerennialAfrican Iris
Dietes iridioides
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
PerennialAgapanthus
Agapanthus praecox
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-4 feet (foliage); flower scapes 2-4 feet above foliage × 1.5-3 feet
SucculentAgave
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-6 feet (rosette, varies widely by species) × 3-8 feet (varies by species)
AnnualAgeratum
Ageratum houstonianum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-24 inches × 6-12 inches
PerennialAlligator Flag
Thalia geniculata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 6-10 feet × 4-6 feet
ShrubAlmond Bush
Aloysia virgata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 8-15 feet × 4-8 feet
SucculentAloe
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 2-3 feet (clumping)
PerennialAlstroemeria
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
AnnualAlyssum
Lobularia maritima
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.25-0.5 feet × 0.5-1 feet
Build a living garden
A pollinator planting works best when it mixes nectar flowers, host plants, shelter, and staggered bloom times. Start with a few reliable species, then layer in color as the garden matures.
TreeAmerican Hornbeam
Carpinus caroliniana
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 20-35 feet × 15-25 feet
Fruit TreeAmerican Persimmon
Diospyros virginiana
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 35-60 feet × 20-35 feet
TreeAmerican Snowbell
Styrax americanus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 8-15 feet × 6-10 feet
AnnualAmethyst Flower
Browallia speciosa
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-1.5 feet × 1-1.5 feet
ShrubAngel's Trumpet
Brugmansia suaveolens
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 6-15 feet × 6-10 feet
AnnualAngelonia
Angelonia angustifolia
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12-24 inches × 10-14 inches
AnnualAnnual Vinca
Catharanthus roseus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 7-24 inches × 10-18 inches
Fruit TreeApple
Malus pumila
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-15 feet (low-chill cultivars suitable for NE FL) × 10-15 feet (low-chill cultivars)
PerennialAster
Symphyotrichum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-4 feet × 1-3 feet
PerennialAstilbe
Astilbe japonica
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 18-30 inches × 18-30 inches
PerennialAtamasco Lily
Zephyranthes atamasca
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 0.5-1 feet
GroundcoverBaby Sun Rose
Aptenia cordifolia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-12 inches × 3+ feet (spreading)
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Pollinator Friendly Questions
What makes a plant pollinator friendly?+
Pollinator-friendly plants provide nectar, pollen, host foliage, shelter, or seasonal bloom that supports bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects.
How many pollinator plants should I start with?+
Start with three to five reliable species and plant them in visible groups so pollinators can find flowers easily.
Do pollinator plants need full sun?+
Many heavy-blooming pollinator plants prefer full sun, but shade gardens can still support pollinators with the right native and Florida-Friendly selections.
When should I plant a pollinator garden in St. Augustine?+
Spring and fall are great windows in Zone 9b, and our mild winters mean something can bloom for pollinators in most months when you mix species.
Will a pollinator garden bring bees close to my house?+
It can draw bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, though most stay focused on the flowers. You can site the busiest blooms away from doorways and patios.
What are the best plants for hummingbirds in Florida?+
Hummingbirds favor tubular, nectar-rich blooms. In Zone 9b, firebush, firespike, coral honeysuckle, salvia, and cape honeysuckle are reliable draws. Plant them in groups with a sequence of bloom so nectar is available across the warm months.