AnnualCamphor Daisy
Rayjacksonia phyllocephala
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 0.5-2 feet × 1-3 feet
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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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Annual
PerennialCanna Lily
Canna generalis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 2-3 feet (varies by cultivar
PerennialCape Fuchsia
Phygelius capensis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 2-3 feet
ShrubCape Honeysuckle
Tecoma capensis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 3-10 feet × 7-10 feet
PerennialCardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 2-5 feet × 1-2 feet
VineCarolina Coralbead
Cocculus carolinus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 15-20 feet (can exceed 5 m / 16 ft) × 6-10 feet
VineCarolina Jessamine
Gelsemium sempervirens
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 3-6 feet
PerennialCarolina Wild Petunia
Ruellia caroliniensis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2.5 feet × 1-2 feet
ShrubCarolina Wolfberry
Lycium carolinianum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 3-6 feet
SucculentCarrion Flower
Stapelia grandiflora
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade (bright indirect light preferred; avoid intense afternoon sun)
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-12 inches × 1-3 feet
PerennialCat Whiskers
Orthosiphon aristatus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
HerbCatnip
Nepeta cataria
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low-Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-3 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.
PerennialCelestial Lily
Nemastylis floridana
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate-High
- Size
- 1.5-2.5 feet × 1-2 feet
AnnualCelosia
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet (varies by cultivar)
ShrubChapman Oak
Quercus chapmanii
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-30 feet × 10-20 feet
TreeChaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 15-20 feet
ShrubChenille Plant
Acalypha hispida
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 4-8 feet
TreeCherry
Prunus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 15-20 feet
HerbChervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 12–24 in × 6–12 in
TreeChestnut
Castanea
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 40-60 feet × 30-40 feet
Fruit TreeChickasaw Plum
Prunus angustifolia
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 12-20 feet × 15-20 feet
ShrubChinese Snowball
Viburnum macrocephalum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-12 feet × 6-12 feet
HerbCilantro
Coriandrum sativum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 0.5-1 feet
PerennialCitrosa
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 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.