TreeFiddlewood
Citharexylum spinosum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 10-20 feet × 8-12 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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Pollinator Friendly Plants
Tree
Fruit TreeFinger Lime
Microcitrus australasica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-20 feet × 3-10 feet
ShrubFirebush
Hamelia patens
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 5-15 feet × 5-8 feet
ShrubFirecracker Plant
Russelia equisetiformis
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 3-5 feet × 6-12 feet
ShrubFirespike
Odontonema tubiforme
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-6 feet × 3-4 feet
VineFlame Vine
Pyrostegia venusta
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 15-25 feet × 10-20 feet
SucculentFlapjack
Kalanchoe thyrsiflora
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 12-24 inches × 9-18 inches
TreeFlatwoods Plum
Prunus umbellata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 12-20 feet × 12-20 feet
PerennialFlax Lily
Dianella tasmanica
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 1-3 feet × 2-3 feet (spreading clumps)
ShrubFlorida Anise
Illicium floridanum
- Light
- Part Shade, Full Shade
- Water
- Moderate to High
- Size
- 6-10 feet × 6-8 feet
PerennialFlorida Betony
Stachys floridana
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 6-18 inches × 12-24 inches
PerennialFlorida Calamint
Clinopodium ashei
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Low to Moderate
- Size
- 12-18 inches × 12-18 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.
PerennialFlorida Paintbrush
Carphephorus corymbosus
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 12-18 inches
ShrubFlorida Pennyroyal
Piloblephis rigida
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 8-12 inches × 12-18 inches
ShrubFlorida Privet
Forestiera segregata
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 10-15 feet × 5-10 feet
PerennialFlorida Scrub Skullcap
Scutellaria arenicola
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 1-2 feet × 1-2 feet
TreeFlorida Soapberry
Sapindus saponaria
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 30-40 feet × 25-35 feet
TreeFlowering Dogwood
Cornus florida
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 15-30 feet × 15-25 feet
ShrubFlowering Maple
Abutilon hybridum
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 3-5 feet
PerennialForked Bluecurls
Trichostema dichotomum
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 1-2 feet
PerennialFoxglove
Digitalis hybrida
- Light
- Part Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-3 feet × 1-2 feet
GroundcoverFrogfruit
Phyla nodiflora
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 2-4 inches × spreading indefinitely via stolons
ShrubGallberry
Ilex glabra
- Light
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Size
- 5-8 feet × spreading by root suckers; 4-8 feet
ShrubGarberia
Garberia heterophylla
- Light
- Full Sun
- Water
- Low
- Size
- 4-8 feet × 4-8 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.