Perennial
Sea Oxeye Daisy
Borrichia frutescens
Varieties We Carry
StandardBorrichia frutescensVirginiaBorrichia frutescens
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$9.95
3 galFrom$19.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Mar 11.
LightFull Sun
WaterLow to Moderate
Mature size2-4 feet × 2-3 feet
About Sea Oxeye Daisy
Sea Oxeye Daisy (Borrichia frutescens) is a native perennial shrub of coastal Florida and the southeastern US, forming dense, woody mounds of silvery-green, fleshy leaves along saltmarsh edges, dunes, and tidal flats. It produces cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers nearly year-round in South Florida, attracting native bees and butterflies. One of the toughest native plants for coastal landscapes, it tolerates salt spray, flooding, and poor sandy soils with exceptional resilience. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Flower Color
- Yellow
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Alkaline, Wet, 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.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Sea oxeye daisy thrives in full sun in NE Florida. It tolerates only minimal shade; more shade reduces flowering and promotes leggy growth. A sun-drenched coastal setting is ideal.
Water
Prefers moist to wet conditions — it is found naturally in saltmarsh and tidal flat edges. In NE Florida landscapes, low to moderate irrigation is appropriate; it tolerates occasional flooding and salt water inundation but also withstands short dry spells once established.
Soil & Fertilizer
Grows in sandy, alkaline, or moist coastal soils, including periodically flooded areas — quite tolerant of poor drainage unlike most coastal natives. Minimal fertilizer is needed; excess nutrients are unnecessary in coastal NE Florida soils. It spreads aggressively by suckers so site accordingly.
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Common questions
Is Sea Oxeye Daisy a good plant for St. Augustine?
Sea Oxeye Daisy is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-4 feet × 2-3 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.