Chocolate Daisy
Berlandiera lyrata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 ft × 1-2 ft
Plant Collection
PollinatorFriendly
Nectar-rich bloomers and host plants that keep butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds coming back through the season.
Nectar-rich. All season.
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TreeChristmas Jewel Holly
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-10 feet × 6-8 feet
ShrubCleyera
Ternstroemia gymnanthera
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 8-10 feet × 5-6 feet
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
Common Myrtle
Myrtus communis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 5-10 ft × 4-8 ft
AnnualConfetti Garden
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
Coyote Mint
Monardella villosa
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 12-18 in × 12-18 in
ShrubCrape Jasmine
Tabernaemontana divaricata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-10 feet × 3-6 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
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.
Crocosmia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 ft × 1-2 ft
Cup and Saucer Vine
Cobaea scandens
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 20-30 ft × 3–6 ft
ShrubDesert Spoon
Dasylirion wheeleri
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-5 feet (rosette); flower spike 10-15 feet × 3-5 feet
ShrubDowny Jasmine
Jasminum multiflorum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 5-10 feet × 5-10 feet
PalmDwarf Palmetto
Sabal minor
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 4-6 feet
ShrubDwarf Poinciana
Caesalpinia pulcherrima
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 8-12 feet
Elegant Clarkia
Clarkia unguiculata
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 12–36 in × 6–12 in
PerennialFairy Hibiscus
Hibiscus poeppigii
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 2-3 feet
False Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 3-5 ft × 2-3 ft
Forget-Me-Not
Myosotis sylvatica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-12 in × 6-9 in
TreeFringe Tree
Chionanthus virginicus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 10-25 feet × 10-15 feet
PerennialFrostweed
Verbesina virginica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 2-3 feet
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.