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We received some Coastalplain Palafox on Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Coastalplain Palafox
Coastal plains palafox (Palafoxia integrifolia) is a slender Florida native annual or short-lived perennial of coastal scrub and sandy soils, bearing small pink to white composite flower heads on wiry branching stems. It is endemic to Florida's coastal counties and is an important nectar source for native bees and butterflies. An excellent plant for dry, sandy, native landscapes.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Herbaceous perennial
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, October, November.
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Plant in full sun (6–8 hours direct light daily) in northeast Florida; this native of dry coastal uplands declines in shade and thrives in the intense sunlight of Zone 9b.
Water sparingly once established; Palafoxia integrifolia is drought-adapted to sandy, nutrient-poor soils and does not tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions.
Grow in well-drained, sandy, acidic to neutral soil — avoid rich or amended soils, which reduce vigor. No fertilizer needed; excess nutrients promote foliage at the expense of flowers.
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Common questions
Is Coastalplain Palafox a good plant for St. Augustine?
Coastalplain Palafox is a perennial. Mature size: 3-5 feet × 2-4 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Low. Coastalplain Palafox is native to Florida. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a. Recorded salt tolerance: moderate.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.