Perennial
Coastalplain Palafox
Palafoxia integrifolia
Varieties We Carry
StandardPalafoxia integrifolia
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$14.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 9.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size3-5 feet × 2-4 feet
About 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. Starting at $14.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Herbaceous perennial
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
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
Water sparingly once established; Palafoxia integrifolia is drought-adapted to sandy, nutrient-poor soils and does not tolerate wet or waterlogged conditions.
Soil & Fertilizer
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 for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with medium salt tolerance, reaching 3-5 feet × 2-4 feet.
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.