AnnualDatil Pepper
Capsicum chinense
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1.5-2.5 feet × 1-2 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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Pollinator Friendly Plants
Annual
PerennialDaylily
Hemerocallis
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-4 feet × 1.5-3 feet (varies by cultivar)
ShrubDeerberry
Vaccinium stamineum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-10 feet × 3-6 feet
AnnualDelphinium
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-6 feet × 1-2 feet
AnnualDianthus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-12 inches × 8-12 inches (varies by variety)
AnnualDiascia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-12 inches × 12-18 inches
HerbDill
Anethum graveolens
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 1-2 feet
ShrubDoghobble
Leucothoe fontanesiana
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 3-5 feet
VineDutchman's Pipe
Aristolochia macrophylla
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- High
- Size
- 15-30 feet long (climbing vine) × 15-25 feet
GrassDwarf Fakahatchee Grass
Tripsacum floridanum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 2-4 feet
ShrubDwarf Live Oak
Quercus minima
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-6 feet × 3-8 feet
SucculentDyckia
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 6-18 inches × 12-24 inches
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.
AnnualEdging Lobelia
Lobelia erinus
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-12 inches × 6-12 inches
AnnualEggplant
Solanum melongena
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- High
- Size
- 2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
ShrubElderberry
Sambucus nigra
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 5-12 feet × 6-10 feet
GrassElliott's Lovegrass
Eragrostis elliottii
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet
ShrubEmu Bush
Eremophila
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 3-6 feet × 3-5 feet
ShrubEncore Azalea
- Light
- Part Sun (morning sun, afternoon shade preferred)
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-5 feet, varies by cultivar × 3-5 feet (varies by cultivar)
VineEnglish Ivy
Hedera helix
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-8 inches as groundcover × 10-50+ feet as spreading or climbing vine
SucculentEuphorbia
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- Dependent on variety × 24-30 inches
VineEvergreen Wisteria
Millettia reticulata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 20-30 feet × 3-6 feet
ShrubFatsia
Fatsia japonica
- Light
- Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-8 feet × 6-8 feet
HerbFennel
Foeniculum vulgare
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 2-3 feet
ShrubFetterbush
Lyonia lucida
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 2-4 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.