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We received some Golden Creeper on 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.
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.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Golden Creeper
Golden Beach Creeper (Ernodea littoralis) is a Florida-native coastal groundcover with narrow, glossy leaves and small white to pink tubular flowers followed by yellow-orange fruit. Endemic to sandy shorelines and coastal scrub in south Florida, it is best suited to warm, frost-free coastal sites south of zone 9b, though it may survive sheltered NE Florida microclimates.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended months: March, April, May, September, October, November.
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Requires full sun; Ernodea littoralis thrives on direct sun exposure and tends to decline in shade — site in open coastal or sandy inland locations with no overhead canopy.
Very drought-tolerant once established; avoid overwatering, which is the primary cause of decline — this plant is adapted to dry, well-drained sandy coastal soils and rarely needs supplemental irrigation.
Plant in well-drained sandy or alkaline soil; fertilization is generally unnecessary and may cause decline — this Florida endemic is adapted to nutrient-poor coastal soils.
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Common questions
Is Golden Creeper a good plant for St. Augustine?
Golden Creeper is a groundcover. Mature size: 1-2 feet × 3-6 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Low. Golden Creeper is native to Florida. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a. Recorded salt tolerance: high.
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.