Groundcover
Golden Creeper
Ernodea littoralis
Varieties We Carry
StandardErnodea littoralis
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 9.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow
Mature size1-2 feet × 3-6 feet
About 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. Starting at $6.95.
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 forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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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
Light
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.
Water
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.
Soil & Fertilizer
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 for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-2 feet × 3-6 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.