Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum × superbum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 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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Pollinator Friendly Plants
Shelling Pea
Pisum sativum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 24-30 in × 6-12 in
Shiso
Perilla frutescens
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 18-36 in × 12-18 in
TreeSourwood
Oxydendrum arboreum
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 20-30 feet × 15-20 feet
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
Spirea
Spiraea japonica
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 ft × 2-4 ft
PerennialSpotted Dead Nettle
Lamium maculatum
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 1-3 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 Chestnut Oak
Quercus michauxii
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 60-80 feet × 60-80 feet
TreeSwamp Dogwood
Cornus foemina
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 10-20 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.
PerennialSwamp Sunflower
Helianthus angustifolius
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 2-6 feet × 2-6 feet
Swan River Daisy
Brachyscome iberidifolia
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-1.5 ft × 1-1.5 ft
AnnualSweet Pea
Lathyrus odoratus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-6 feet (climbing) × 6-12 inches
TreeSweetbay Magnolia
Magnolia virginiana
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 15-35 feet × 10-20 feet
ShrubSweetshrub
Calycanthus floridus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-9 feet × 6-12 feet
GrassSwitchgrass
Panicum virgatum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 2-3 feet
PerennialTickseed
Coreopsis leavenworthii
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1.5-3 feet × 0.5-1.5 feet
ShrubTough Bully
Sideroxylon tenax
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 10-20 feet
SucculentTrailing Jade
Kleinia petraea
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 2-4 feet
ShrubTropical Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa-sinensis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-10 feet × 4-8 feet
PerennialTropical Puff
Neptunia pubescens
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 0.5-1 feet × 1-3 feet
PerennialTropical Sage
Salvia coccinea
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 1-3 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.