Florida Paintbrush
Carphephorus corymbosus
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 16, 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.
About Florida Paintbrush
A herbaceous perennial wildflower endemic to peninsular Florida, arising from a basal rosette of flat, linear leaves and producing an erect unbranched stem topped by large, flat-topped corymbs of bright pink to lavender tubular disk florets. Blooms late summer into fall. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Late summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Well-drained
Care essentials
Requires full sun — at least 6 hours of direct light daily. In NE Florida's sandy pine flatwoods and scrub settings, full sun exposure is essential for flowering; even light shade will significantly reduce bloom production.
Highly drought tolerant once established in its preferred sandy soil; supplemental irrigation is rarely needed in NE Florida after the first season. Avoid wet or poorly drained sites.
Plant in dry, well-drained, infertile sandy soil — the conditions of its native pine flatwoods habitat. Do not fertilize; rich soil encourages weedy competitors and is not necessary for this adapted native wildflower.
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Common questions
Is Florida Paintbrush a good plant for St. Augustine?
Florida Paintbrush is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-3 feet × 12-18 inches.