Salt-TolerantPlants
Hardy plants that withstand salt spray and coastal conditions near St. Augustine.
ShrubAdam's Needle
Yucca filamentosa
Adam's Needle (Yucca filamentosa) is a native southeastern US evergreen perennial forming a bold, low rosette of stiff, sword-like leaves with curly white filaments along the margins. In summer, mature plants send up dramatic 4–8-foot spikes of nodding, creamy-white bell-shaped flowers pollinated by yucca moths. Its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in NE Florida's sandy soils make it an ideal accent plant for xeriscape and coastal gardens.
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PerennialAfrican Iris
Dietes iridioides
African Iris (Dietes iridioides) is a clump-forming perennial from eastern Africa in the iris family, bearing fans of strap-like, evergreen leaves and delicate white flowers with yellow and purple markings that repeat throughout the year. It forms spreading rhizomatous clumps and is a durable, drought-tolerant ornamental for tropical and subtropical gardens.
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PerennialAgapanthus
Agapanthus praecox
Agapanthus (Agapanthus praecox) is a robust South African perennial producing arching, strap-like evergreen leaves and tall scapes topped with showy spherical umbels of blue to violet flowers in summer. A Florida-Friendly plant for zone 9b, it thrives in full sun to part shade with consistent moisture, forms attractive clumps over time, and draws hummingbirds and pollinators.
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SucculentAgave
Agave
Agave (Agave spp.) is a diverse genus of bold succulent plants native to the Americas, forming striking symmetrical rosettes of thick, spine-tipped leaves that range from compact to massive depending on species. Hardy and Florida-Friendly in zone 9b, agaves thrive in full sun and NE Florida's sandy soils with minimal irrigation, making them ideal drought-tolerant specimen plants for xeriscape and coastal landscapes.
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SucculentAloe
Aloe
Aloe (Aloe spp.) encompasses a diverse group of succulent perennials that thrive outdoors year-round in Northeast Florida, forming evergreen rosettes of fleshy, spined leaves and producing tubular orange, red, or yellow flower spikes from winter through spring that attract hummingbirds and bees. Extremely drought tolerant, they are ideal for sunny, dry beds, rock gardens, and containers in well-drained sandy soil.
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PerennialAlternanthera
Alternanthera brasiliana
Alternanthera (Alternanthera dentata) is a tropical perennial from South America grown as a warm-season annual in Northeast Florida for its vivid burgundy, chocolate-red, or purple foliage. Its compact, mounding habit and intensely colored leaves — best in full sun — make it a staple for tropical bedding displays, borders, and container combinations from spring through first frost.
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TreeAutograph Tree
Clusia rosea
Autograph Tree (Clusia rosea) is a robust tropical evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and South Florida, with thick leathery leaves, pink-and-white flowers, and excellent salt tolerance. It is reliably hardy only in zones 10–12; in NE Florida's zone 9b it sustains significant freeze damage at temperatures near 30°F and is not recommended for permanent landscape planting.
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GroundcoverBaby Sun Rose
Aptenia cordifolia
Aptenia (Aptenia cordifolia) is a fast-spreading succulent groundcover native to South Africa, bearing small heart-shaped fleshy leaves on trailing stems. Bright magenta daisy-like flowers bloom freely in warm weather, and the plant is widely used to cover slopes and bare ground in tropical and subtropical gardens.
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VineBeach Morning Glory
Ipomoea imperati
Beach Morning Glory (Ipomoea imperati) is a trailing coastal vine that forms dense mats across sandy beaches and dunes, with white funnel-shaped flowers featuring a yellow throat that open in the morning. A native of tropical and subtropical shorelines, it spreads via long stolons and is an important dune-stabilizing plant.
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ShrubBeautyberry
Callicarpa americana
American Beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a native deciduous shrub from the southeastern United States, spectacular in fall when its arching branches are lined with dense clusters of vivid magenta-purple berries. The berries are highly attractive to birds and other wildlife, making it a top choice for native habitat gardens.
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AnnualBegonia
Begonia hybrida
Hybrid Begonias (Begonia x hybrida) encompass a broad group of garden annuals prized for their waxy, richly colored flowers in red, pink, orange, and white, paired with glossy green or bronze foliage. Compact and versatile, they perform reliably in beds, borders, and containers in both sun and partial shade.
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AnnualBell Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a warm-season vegetable native to the Americas, producing thick-walled, blocky fruits that mature from green through yellow, orange, or red. A staple of home vegetable gardens, it is grown as an annual and is prized for its crisp texture and sweet flavor.
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PerennialBird of Paradise
Strelitzia reginae
Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a South African perennial with large, paddle-shaped blue-green leaves and iconic orange and deep blue flowers that emerge from a boat-shaped spathe, resembling an exotic bird in flight. It forms bold, evergreen clumps and is one of the most recognizable ornamental plants in tropical and subtropical gardens.
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GroundcoverBlue Daze
Evolvulus glomeratus
Blue Daze (Evolvulus glomeratus) is a low-spreading perennial native to Brazil in the morning glory family, producing abundant sky-blue flowers against soft, silvery-green leaves throughout the warm season. Rated hardy to USDA zone 9b by UF/IFAS, it is an excellent Florida-friendly groundcover and container plant that blooms reliably from spring through fall in NE Florida.
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TreeBottlebrush
Callistemon
Bottlebrush (Callistemon spp.) is an Australian evergreen shrub or small tree producing distinctive bright red, brush-like flower spikes that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. Note: avoid the weeping form Melaleuca viminalis, which is considered potentially invasive in Florida; Callistemon citrinus (Red Bottlebrush) is the recommended species for NE Florida landscapes, hardy in zones 9a–11.
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VineBougainvillea
Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea is a vigorous thorny tropical vine from South America, celebrated for its spectacular display of papery bracts in colors ranging from magenta and purple to orange, red, white, and salmon. The true flowers are small and white, surrounded by the vivid bracts that give the plant its ornamental appeal.
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SucculentBulbine Lily
Bulbine
Bulbine (Bulbine frutescens) is a drought-tolerant South African succulent perennial that performs exceptionally well in NE Florida, producing cheerful yellow or orange flower spikes on slender stalks above clumps of fleshy, grass-like foliage nearly year-round. Hardy to zone 9b, it is a UF/IFAS-recommended low-maintenance ground cover and border plant, beloved by bees.
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ShrubBush Daisy
Euryops pectinatus
Bush Daisy (Euryops pectinatus) is a compact, evergreen shrub from South Africa that produces bright yellow daisy-like flowers almost year-round in NE Florida above finely cut, gray-green foliage. Hardy to zone 9b, it is a Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ recommended plant — drought tolerant once established and excellent for sunny borders, mass plantings, and containers.
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ShrubButterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii
Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii) is a fast-growing, evergreen-in-Florida shrub bearing long, fragrant panicles of purple, pink, white, or yellow flowers that draw butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds from summer through fall. In NE Florida (zone 9b) it stays evergreen and can reach 6–12 ft if unpruned — regular hard pruning keeps it tidy and maximizes bloom; choose sterile cultivars to prevent invasive spread.
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TreeButtonwood
Conocarpus erectus
Buttonwood (Conocarpus erectus) is a South Florida native evergreen tree or large shrub of coastal margins, valued for exceptional salt, wind, and drought tolerance. Its leathery gray-green leaves and button-like fruit clusters offer year-round ornamental interest. Note: it is marginally hardy in NE Florida (zone 9b) and may sustain freeze damage; plant only in sheltered sites.
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AnnualCabbage
Brassica oleracea var. capitata
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) is a cool-season vegetable grown as a fall-through-winter annual in NE Florida. Plant transplants from September through November for heads ready to harvest December through March. Available in green, red, and savoy types, it thrives in full sun with consistent moisture and rich, amended soil.
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PerennialCanna Lily
Canna generalis
Canna lily (Canna x generalis) is a bold tropical hybrid perennial producing large, paddle-shaped leaves in green, bronze, or variegated patterns alongside showy flowers in red, orange, yellow, and pink. Native ancestors originate from tropical and subtropical Americas. A dramatic specimen plant for borders, water features, and containers.
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PerennialCardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a North American native perennial bearing tall spikes of vivid scarlet-red flowers with a distinctive two-lipped form. It naturally colonizes stream banks and moist woodland edges across eastern North America. An outstanding hummingbird plant and bold accent for rain gardens and wet borders.
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PerennialCast Iron Plant
Aspidistra elatior
Cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior) is a robust, slow-growing perennial from China and Japan renowned for tolerating deep shade, drought, and neglect. It forms clumps of long, dark glossy green strap leaves rising directly from the ground. An indispensable foliage plant for heavily shaded landscapes and interior spaces.
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AnnualCauliflower
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) is a cool-season vegetable grown for its compact, edible white curd — a dense head of undeveloped flower buds — though varieties also come in purple, green, and orange. A Mediterranean native in the cabbage family, it is a classic cool-weather crop for fall and winter gardens.
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AnnualCelosia
Celosia
Celosia is a heat-loving tropical annual thriving in NE Florida's summers, producing vivid plumed, crested, or wheat-spike flowers in red, orange, yellow, pink, and purple. An approved Florida-Friendly Landscaping plant, it attracts beneficial insects and pollinators and performs exceptionally well in full sun beds, borders, and containers.
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TreeChaste Tree
Vitex agnus-castus
Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus), commonly called Chaste Tree or Lilac Chaste Tree, is a deciduous large shrub or small multi-stemmed tree native to the Mediterranean region and central Asia, bearing aromatic, palmately compound leaves and long, showy spikes of small lavender, violet, or white flowers from summer into fall. The fragrant foliage and flower spikes attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It has a long history of herbal use, and dried berries have been used since antiquity as a spice and medicinal herb.
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ShrubCoastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa
Westringia (Westringia fruticosa), commonly called Coast Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub with silvery-gray, needle-like foliage that closely resembles culinary rosemary. It produces small white to pale lavender flowers nearly year-round and is exceptionally tolerant of salt spray, wind, and dry conditions. Widely used in coastal Florida landscapes as a low-maintenance hedge, border plant, or ground cover.
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PerennialCoastalplain Palafox
Palafoxia integrifolia
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.
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AnnualColeus
Solenostemon scutellarioides
Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) is a tropical Southeast Asian annual grown almost exclusively for its brilliantly patterned foliage in combinations of green, red, orange, yellow, pink, purple, and near-black. Its tolerance for shade and wide range of leaf patterns make it one of the most versatile foliage plants for containers and garden beds.
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AnnualCosmos
Cosmos
Sulphur Cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus) is a Mexican annual bearing semi-double, daisy-like flowers in vivid orange, red, and yellow on upright, feathery-leaved stems. Exceptionally heat-tolerant and fast-growing, it thrives in full sun and poor soils, blooming prolifically from spring through fall in NE Florida and attracting butterflies and bees throughout the season.
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PerennialCrinum Lily
Crinum asiaticum
Grand crinum lily (Crinum asiaticum) is a massive tropical bulbous perennial native to coastal Asia and the Pacific, producing enormous clumps of strap-like leaves and large umbels of white, spider-like fragrant flowers on tall stalks. A fixture in Florida landscapes for its imposing form and resilience. Used as a bold specimen or mass planting in large-scale beds.
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ShrubCroton
Codiaeum variegatum
Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a bold tropical shrub from Malaysia and the Pacific Islands renowned for its thick, leathery leaves splashed with combinations of yellow, orange, red, and green. Hundreds of cultivars exist, making it one of the most diverse foliage plants in tropical horticulture.
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SucculentCrown of Thorns
Euphorbia milii
Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii) is a succulent shrub native to Madagascar, bearing thick, thorny stems and small, rounded leaves alongside tiny flowers surrounded by showy bracts in red, pink, yellow, orange, or white. It blooms nearly year-round in warm climates and tolerates drought, heat, and neglect with remarkable ease. A classic South Florida landscape and container plant valued for its long bloom season and low maintenance.
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PerennialDaylily
Hemerocallis
Daylilies (Hemerocallis) are rugged, clumping perennials from Asia bearing trumpet-shaped flowers in a vast range of colors, patterns, and sizes, with each individual bloom lasting a single day. Thousands of cultivars are available, ranging from miniature to large-flowered forms. They are adaptable, long-lived landscape plants widely used in borders, slopes, and mass plantings.
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AnnualDianthus
Dianthus
Dianthus (Pinks) is a cool-season annual in NE Florida, producing fragrant, fringed blooms in shades of red, pink, white, and bicolor from fall through late spring. Plant in October for a full season of color; it declines when summer heat arrives.
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HouseplantDracaena
Dracaena
Song of India (Dracaena reflexa) is a tropical shrub from Madagascar and the Indian Ocean islands with spirally arranged, narrow leaves typically edged in bright yellow or cream. Its sculptural form makes it a popular specimen plant in tropical landscapes and interior settings.
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HouseplantFalse Aralia
Plerandra elegantissima
False aralia (Plerandra elegantissima) is a tropical plant native to New Caledonia, grown for its striking, deeply serrated, dark bronze-green leaflets that radiate from slender stems like outstretched fingers. Juvenile plants have a more finely cut foliage texture that matures as the plant ages, making it an elegant houseplant.
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TreeFiddlewood
Citharexylum spinosum
Fiddlewood (Citharexylum spinosum) is a Florida-native evergreen to semi-evergreen tree or large shrub prized for fragrant white flower racemes, glossy foliage, and orange-to-black berries that attract birds. Hardy through zone 9b, it is an excellent drought-tolerant landscape tree for NE Florida coastal and inland sites.
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ShrubFirecracker Plant
Russelia equisetiformis
Firecracker plant (Russelia equisetiformis) is a tropical shrub from Mexico with slender, weeping rush-like stems and a year-round display of small, bright red tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. Its cascading habit makes it ideal for banks, containers, and retaining walls.
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PerennialFlax Lily
Dianella tasmanica
Flax lily (Dianella tasmanica) is an Australian perennial forming graceful, arching clumps of narrow, strap-like foliage in green or variegated forms. Small star-shaped blue flowers appear in spring, followed by attractive glossy purple berries on branching stems. A tough, low-maintenance accent plant used in borders, foundations, and mass plantings.
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ShrubFlorida Pennyroyal
Piloblephis rigida
Florida pennyroyal (Piloblephis rigida) is a low-growing, aromatic native shrub endemic to Florida's scrub and sandhill habitats, with needle-like leaves that are intensely fragrant when crushed and small lavender to pink flowers that attract native bees. It is the sole species in its genus and an important plant in Florida's dry, fire-maintained upland ecosystems.
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GroundcoverFrogfruit
Phyla nodiflora
Frogfruit (Phyla nodiflora) is a native creeping perennial found across the southeastern United States and tropics, forming a dense low mat with tiny pink-and-white clover-like flower heads that bloom prolifically in warm weather. It is an outstanding butterfly larval host plant and nectar source, widely used as a lawn alternative.
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PerennialGarden Mum
Chrysanthemum ×morifolium
Garden chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium) produces dense, daisy-like blooms in nearly every color in fall and winter. In NE Florida zone 9b, it is best used as a cool-season annual — plants cannot survive the intense summer heat and humidity and should be replanted each autumn for reliable color.
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ShrubGolden Dewdrop
Duranta erecta
Duranta (Duranta erecta) is a fast-growing tropical shrub from the Caribbean and Central America bearing trailing clusters of lavender-blue or white flowers followed by chains of golden-yellow berries. It is widely used as a hedge or specimen in warm-climate gardens and is highly attractive to butterflies.
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ShrubGrayleaf Teabush
Melochia tomentosa
Grayleaf teabush (Melochia tomentosa) is a tropical shrub native to Florida, the Caribbean, and tropical America with soft, gray-green velvety foliage and small pink to lavender flowers produced almost continuously in warm weather. It is an underutilized native with strong pollinator value.
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HouseplantHeartleaf Philodendron
Philodendron hederaceum
Heartleaf philodendron (Philodendron hederaceum) is a vining tropical plant native to Central America and the Caribbean, valued as a houseplant for its heart-shaped, glossy, deep green leaves on slender, freely trailing or climbing stems. One of the most adaptable and forgiving houseplants, it thrives in a wide range of indoor conditions.
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FernHolly Fern
Cyrtomium falcatum
Cyrtomium falcatum, holly fern, is an East Asian fern with bold, arching fronds of glossy, deep green, holly-shaped pinnae that give it a distinctly leathery and lustrous appearance. More tolerant of dry conditions and lower humidity than most ferns, it is a reliable choice for shaded borders, containers, and indoor spaces.
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SucculentIce Plant
Delosperma cooperi
Ice Plant (Delosperma cooperi) is a low-growing, mat-forming succulent ground cover from South Africa with small, succulent leaves and vivid magenta-pink daisy-like flowers that open in full sun from spring through fall. The glistening, water-storing cells on the leaf surface sparkle in sunlight, inspiring the common name. It is widely planted as a drought-tolerant, weed-suppressing ground cover for sunny slopes, rock gardens, and border edges.
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ShrubIndian Hawthorn
Rhaphiolepis indica
Indian hawthorn (Rhaphiolepis indica) is a compact, mounding evergreen shrub from southern China with leathery dark green leaves, clusters of pink or white flowers in spring, and small blue-black berries. It is a popular landscape shrub prized for heat, drought, and salt tolerance.
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ShrubIxora
Ixora coccinea
Ixora (Ixora coccinea) is a tropical evergreen shrub from South Asia bearing dense, rounded clusters of small tubular flowers in brilliant shades of red, orange, pink, and yellow nearly year-round. It reaches its northern hardiness limit in zone 9b NE Florida, where it thrives in acidic soil and full sun as a long-blooming butterfly nectar source.
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TreeJacaranda
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jacaranda (Jacaranda mimosifolia) is a stunning semi-deciduous tree native to northwestern Argentina and Bolivia, famous for its lavish display of violet-blue trumpet-shaped flower clusters that blanket the canopy in spring. Its finely divided, fern-like foliage and spreading canopy make it one of the most beloved flowering trees in tropical and subtropical landscapes worldwide.
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ShrubJatropha
Jatropha integerrima
Peregrina or spicy jatropha (Jatropha integerrima) is a fast-growing tropical evergreen shrub or small tree from Cuba and Hispaniola, blooming nearly year-round with vivid clusters of star-shaped red to coral-pink flowers beloved by butterflies and hummingbirds. It is drought tolerant and thrives in NE Florida's heat and sun; protect from hard freezes as plants are marginal in zone 9b.
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ShrubJuniper
Juniperus
Shore juniper (Juniperus conferta) is a low, spreading evergreen conifer native to the coastal sands of Japan, with prickly, silvery-green needles and a ground-hugging habit that rarely exceeds 18 inches in height. It is widely used as a drought-tolerant, salt-resistant ground cover and bank stabilizer.
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AnnualKale
Brassica oleracea var. sabellica
Kale (Brassica oleracea var. sabellica) is a nutritious cool-season vegetable in the cabbage family, prized for its deeply curled or flat, dark green to purple leaves with a robust, earthy flavor. A hardy cool-weather crop, it is grown in both vegetable gardens and ornamental edible landscapes.
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PerennialLanceleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata
Lanceleaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) is a cheerful North American native perennial bearing bright golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with slightly notched petals atop slender stems. It forms low clumps of narrow, lance-shaped leaves and blooms prolifically in late spring and early summer. A tough, drought-tolerant wildflower suited to sunny borders, meadows, and naturalistic plantings.
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PerennialLantana
Lantana camara
Lantana (Lantana camara) is a vigorous tropical shrub producing dense clusters of small flowers that shift color as they age. A major butterfly and pollinator nectar source, it thrives in NE Florida with full sun, heat, and dry conditions. Note: UF/IFAS recommends planting only certified sterile cultivars to prevent invasive spread into natural areas.
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ShrubLigustrum
Ligustrum
Japanese privet (Ligustrum japonicum) is a vigorous evergreen shrub or small tree from Japan and Korea, producing glossy dark green leaves, fragrant white flower panicles in spring, and clusters of blue-black berries. Widely used for hedges and screens in NE Florida; note that UF/IFAS rates it high invasive risk statewide — site responsibly and remove volunteer seedlings.
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GroundcoverLiriope
Liriope muscari
Liriope (Liriope muscari) is a clumping, grass-like perennial from China and Japan with arching strap-shaped leaves and spikes of purple to white flowers in summer, followed by dark berry-like fruit. It is one of the most widely used low-maintenance groundcovers and border plants in warm-climate landscapes.
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TreeMagnolia
Magnolia
Magnolias (Magnolia spp.) are beloved flowering trees and shrubs ranging from the stately Southern magnolia (M. grandiflora), with its large creamy blooms and glossy evergreen leaves, to deciduous saucer and star magnolias that put on a spectacular spring floral display. Multiple species thrive in Northeast Florida's zone 9b climate.
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VineMandevilla
Mandevilla sanderi
Mandevilla (Mandevilla sanderi) is a tropical twining vine from Brazil, prized for its large, glossy leaves and a profusion of funnel-shaped flowers in shades of rose-pink, red, or white with a yellow throat. A vigorous warm-season grower, it climbs readily on trellises and fences and blooms prolifically from spring through fall.
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AnnualMarigold
Tagetes
Marigold (Tagetes spp.) is a fast-growing warm-season annual used for borders, containers, and vegetable gardens throughout Florida. In NE Florida, it is most reliably grown as a fall-through-spring flower, as summer heat and humidity can stress plants, though French marigold types tolerate heat best. Bonus: marigold roots release compounds that help suppress plant-parasitic nematodes — a key benefit in Florida's sandy soils.
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GrassMat Rush
Lomandra longifolia
Lomandra (Lomandra longifolia) is a tough, clumping, strap-leafed perennial native to eastern Australia, forming fountains of stiff, arching yellow-green foliage. It is widely used in low-maintenance landscapes for its exceptional drought tolerance, architectural form, and fragrant cream flower spikes.
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PerennialMexican Petunia
Ruellia caerulea
Mexican petunia (Ruellia simplex) is a vigorous tropical perennial with funnel-shaped purple, pink, or white flowers that bloom nearly year-round in NE Florida. IMPORTANT: the standard species is a Florida Category 1 invasive that spreads aggressively by seed and runners. Only sterile UF-released cultivars such as the Mayan™ or Aztec™ series should be planted; these provide the same ornamental value with greatly reduced invasive risk.
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HerbMint
Mentha
Mint (Mentha spp.) encompasses dozens of aromatic perennial herbs including spearmint, peppermint, and apple mint, all thriving year-round in NE Florida's warm climate. Extremely easy to grow, it spreads vigorously by underground runners — plant in containers to keep it from overrunning garden beds. Leaves and flowers are used fresh or dried in teas, cocktails, and cooking.
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ShrubNatal Plum
Carissa macrocarpa
Natal plum (Carissa macrocarpa) is a thorny, salt-tolerant evergreen shrub from South Africa bearing fragrant white star flowers and ornamental red edible fruits nearly year-round. It is zone 9b hardy and well-suited to barrier hedges, foundation plantings, and coastal landscapes throughout NE Florida.
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ShrubOleander
Nerium oleander
Oleander (Nerium oleander) is a tough, fast-growing evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia, producing abundant clusters of showy flowers in white, pink, red, or yellow throughout the warm season. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves and dense branching make it a popular choice for screens and highway plantings, though all parts are toxic.
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TreeOlive
Olea europaea
Olive (Olea europaea) is an iconic, long-lived evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean Basin, distinguished by its silvery-gray lance-shaped leaves, gnarled trunk, and small, oil-rich fruits. Cultivated for over 6,000 years, it is one of humanity's oldest and most economically significant fruit trees. The twisted, sculptural trunk and gray-green canopy give it exceptional ornamental value as a specimen or container tree.
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PerennialOyster Plant
Tradescantia spathacea
Oyster Plant (Tradescantia spathacea) is a bold tropical perennial native to southern Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala, forming rosettes of stiff, lance-shaped leaves that are deep green on top and rich purple beneath. Small white flowers are cradled in boat-shaped bracts nested among the leaves, giving rise to the common name. It is one of the most durable and widely planted ground covers and edging plants in South Florida landscapes.
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GroundcoverPerennial Peanut
Arachis glabrata
Perennial Peanut (Arachis glabrata) is a low-growing, nitrogen-fixing groundcover native to South America, producing cheerful bright yellow peanut-like flowers nearly year-round in warm climates. It forms a dense, attractive turf-like mat and is widely promoted in Florida as a low-maintenance, no-mow lawn alternative.
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Fruit TreePersimmon
Diospyros kaki
Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki) is a deciduous fruit tree prized for its large, brilliant orange fruits that ripen in autumn, often while the tree is bare of leaves for a spectacular ornamental display. It is generally adapted to NE Florida zone 9b using low-chill cultivars — select non-astringent varieties such as 'Fuyu' or low-chill types recommended for North Florida. The tree is also highly ornamental as a landscape specimen with golden fall color.
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AnnualPetunia
Petunia hybrida
Petunia × hybrida is a popular annual flowering plant producing abundant trumpet-shaped blooms in nearly every color, arising from crosses between South American species. A garden staple prized for its long bloom season and versatility in containers, hanging baskets, and beds.
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Fruit TreePineapple Guava
Acca sellowiana
Pineapple guava (Acca sellowiana) is a dense evergreen shrub or small tree native to southern South America, bearing edible oval fruits with sweet, aromatic flesh and showy red-and-white flowers with fleshy petals. The silvery-green foliage and ornamental value make it a popular landscape and fruiting plant.
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ShrubPittosporum
Pittosporum tobira
Japanese pittosporum (Pittosporum tobira) is a dense, rounded evergreen shrub native to Japan, China, and Korea, with thick, glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of creamy-white flowers bearing a strong orange-blossom fragrance in spring. It is extensively used as a hedge, foundation planting, and coastal specimen due to its tolerance of salt and drought.
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ShrubPlumbago
Plumbago auriculata
Cape plumbago (Plumbago auriculata) is a fast-growing, sprawling evergreen shrub from South Africa, prized in Northeast Florida for its nearly year-round display of sky-blue flowers. Drought-tolerant, heat-loving, and butterfly-friendly, it excels as a flowering hedge, bank cover, or cascading accent; prune hard in late winter to keep it tidy and flowering abundantly.
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TreePlumeria
Plumeria rubra
Plumeria (Plumeria rubra) is a small, deciduous tropical tree native to Mexico, Central America, and Venezuela, celebrated for its intensely fragrant, waxy flowers in shades of white, yellow, pink, and red — the classic blooms used in Hawaiian leis. The thick, succulent branches hold large, glossy leaves clustered at the tips, giving the tree a bold, sculptural form. It is widely grown in tropical and subtropical gardens as a specimen tree or in containers.
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TreePodocarpus
Podocarpus macrophyllus
Podocarpus (Podocarpus macrophyllus) is a slow-growing evergreen conifer native to Japan and China, bearing long, flat, yew-like needles of deep glossy green and a dense, columnar to oval form. Female plants produce fleshy, berry-like, purplish-blue seed receptacles on mature trees. Highly versatile in the landscape, it is widely used as a formal hedge, privacy screen, topiary subject, or specimen tree in warm climates.
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VinePothos
Epipremnum pinnatum
Pothos (Epipremnum aureum) is a vigorous tropical vine from the Solomon Islands, prized as a houseplant and shaded patio container plant for its heart-shaped, waxy leaves splashed with gold or white variegation. In NE Florida zone 9b it is not frost-hardy and must be grown in containers that can be moved indoors during cold weather. Note: it is invasive if introduced into outdoor tropical habitats.
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TreePowder Puff
Calliandra haematocephala
Powder Puff (Calliandra haematocephala) is a tropical large shrub or small tree native to Bolivia, renowned for its spectacular, spherical flower heads composed entirely of long, silky crimson stamens that give the appearance of a powder puff. The bipinnately compound leaves are coppery-bronze when new, maturing to deep green. Widely grown in South Florida and tropical gardens for its bold, long-season floral display that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
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AnnualPurslane
Portulaca oleracea
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a heat-loving succulent annual that thrives in NE Florida's hot, dry conditions, producing small yellow flowers on low-spreading stems with thick moisture-retaining leaves. It excels in containers, hot borders, and sandy beds, requiring minimal water and no fertilizer.
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VineRailroad Vine
Ipomoea pes-caprae
Railroad Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae) is a fast-spreading coastal groundcover native to Florida's beach dunes, with distinctive two-lobed leaves and pink-purple funnel flowers. UF/IFAS rates it for zones 10B-11; in NE Florida zone 9b it may suffer frost dieback in cold winters and is best suited to coastal dune sites rather than inland landscapes.
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HerbRosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is an aromatic, evergreen shrubby herb native to the Mediterranean basin, bearing narrow, needle-like leaves with a resinous fragrance. Small pale blue flowers appear seasonally, and the plant is widely used in culinary, ornamental, and aromatic applications.
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AnnualSalvia
Salvia
Salvia (Salvia spp.) is a large genus of annuals and perennials producing spikes of tubular flowers in red, pink, purple, blue, and white that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. In NE Florida, heat-tolerant species such as Salvia coccinea thrive in full sun with well-drained soil, blooming spring through fall and often self-seeding in warm winters.
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PalmSaw Palmetto
Serenoa repens
Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) is the only species in its genus — a native, clump-forming palm of the southeastern United States coastal plain, characterized by fan-shaped fronds with sharp, saw-toothed petioles and a sprawling, multi-stemmed habit. It produces small, fragrant cream flowers followed by olive-to-black fleshy drupes that are among the most important wildlife foods in Florida ecosystems. An extremely long-lived, slow-growing native foundational plant of Florida flatwoods and scrub habitats.
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TreeSea Grape
Coccoloba uvifera
Sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera) is a native coastal tree recognized for its large, round, leathery leaves with red veining and clusters of grape-like fruits that ripen from green to deep purple. The edible fruits attract wildlife and can be made into jelly. Highly salt tolerant and adapted to coastal NE Florida, it functions as a specimen tree, screen, or hedge, though it is cold-sensitive and may sustain frost damage in zone 9b during hard freezes.
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TreeSea Hibiscus
Hibiscus tiliaceus
Mahoe (Hibiscus tiliaceus) is a fast-growing, spreading evergreen tree native to pantropical coastal regions, bearing large heart-shaped leaves and yellow hibiscus flowers that deepen to orange-red through the day. It thrives in NE Florida coastal conditions with high salt and wind tolerance. Note: this species is hardy only in USDA zones 10–12 and will likely sustain freeze damage in zone 9b without frost protection; UF/IFAS rates it invasive in Central and South Florida.
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ShrubSenna
Senna
Cassia or Senna (Senna spp.) is a genus of tropical shrubs and small trees in the legume family, known for their profuse clusters of bright yellow five-petaled flowers and attractive pinnate foliage. Many species are native to the Americas and are important larval host plants for sulphur butterflies.
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TreeShumard Oak
Quercus shumardii
Shumard Oak (Quercus shumardii) is a large, fast-growing deciduous oak native to the southeastern and south-central United States, prized for its deeply lobed, pointed leaves that turn brilliant red to orange-red in autumn. It produces small acorns that are an important food source for wildlife including deer and wild turkeys. Its sturdy form, attractive fall color, and adaptability to a range of soils make it a valued shade tree.
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TreeSilver Dollar Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus cinerea
Silverdollar Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus cinerea) is an Australian evergreen tree prized for its distinctive round to oval, silver-blue juvenile leaves that are used extensively in floral arrangements and wreaths. Mature trees develop more lance-shaped leaves, peeling bark, and small white flowers, and the foliage releases a camphor-like fragrance when crushed.
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ShrubSimpson's Stopper
Myrcianthes fragrans
Simpson's stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans) is a Florida native evergreen shrub or small tree rated for zones 9b–11, making it an excellent choice for NE Florida landscapes. It features aromatic glossy leaves, exfoliating cinnamon bark, fragrant white spring flowers, and orange-red berries that attract birds and wildlife. Drought and salt tolerant once established, it serves well as a specimen, hedge, or screening plant.
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PerennialSociety Garlic
Tulbaghia violacea
Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) is a clumping perennial from South Africa with slender, strap-like foliage and airy clusters of small lavender-pink tubular flowers held above the leaves. The foliage carries a mild garlic scent and the plant is prized for its nearly year-round bloom in warm climates.
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HouseplantSpider Plant
Chlorophytum comosum
Spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a clump-forming perennial native to tropical and southern Africa, producing arching, strap-like leaves in solid green or with a central or marginal cream stripe. It readily sends out long stolons tipped with plantlets — the 'spiderettes' that give it its common name — making it one of the most easily propagated houseplants.
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PerennialSpotted Bee Balm
Monarda punctata
Spotted Bee Balm (Monarda punctata) is a native perennial of eastern North America, producing stacked tiers of small, spotted yellow and purple tubular flowers surrounded by showy pink to lavender bracts along upright stems. It is a highly attractive nectar plant for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds and is at home in dry, sandy native plant gardens.
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PerennialStrawberry
Fragaria ananassa
The garden strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is a hybrid fruit developed in the 18th century, producing the familiar bright-red, cone-shaped berries with sweet, juicy flesh. A low-growing perennial, it spreads by runners and produces white flowers before fruiting.
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ShrubTexas Sage
Leucophyllum frutescens
Texas Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens), also called Cenizo or Purple Sage, is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert of Texas and Mexico. It is covered in silvery-gray foliage and produces a flush of lavender-purple tubular blooms triggered by high humidity or rainfall. Widely planted in xeriscape and Southwestern-style landscapes for its silvery texture and striking bloom displays.
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ShrubTi Plant
Cordyline fruticosa
Ti plant (Cordyline fruticosa) is a tropical shrub from Southeast Asia and the Pacific widely grown for its dramatic sword-shaped leaves in shades of green, red, purple, pink, and variegated combinations. A staple of tropical landscapes and container plantings.
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ShrubViburnum
Viburnum
Viburnum is a diverse genus of shrubs well-suited to NE Florida landscapes, including Florida natives such as Walter's viburnum (V. obovatum) and widely planted ornamentals such as sweet viburnum (V. odoratissimum). They range from compact 4-foot hedging forms to 20-foot screening plants, bearing clusters of fragrant white spring flowers followed by berries attractive to birds. Most are evergreen in zone 9b.
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GroundcoverWater Hyssop
Bacopa monnieri
Herb of Grace (Bacopa monnieri) is a creeping succulent-stemmed perennial native to wetlands across tropical and subtropical regions, bearing small rounded leaves and tiny white to pale lavender flowers. Long used in Ayurvedic medicine, it serves as a lush aquatic or moisture-loving groundcover in warm climates.
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ShrubWax Myrtle
Morella cerifera
Wax Myrtle (Morella cerifera) is a fast-growing, aromatic native evergreen shrub or small tree found throughout the southeastern US Coastal Plain and into the Caribbean. Its small, waxy, blue-gray berries are a critical winter food source for the Yellow-rumped Warbler and many other birds. The resinous, fragrant foliage and tolerance of wet, dry, and salt-spray conditions make it one of the most versatile native plants in Florida.
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ShrubWild Coffee
Psychotria nervosa
Wild Coffee (Psychotria nervosa) is a Florida-native evergreen shrub with deeply veined, glossy leaves and clusters of small white flowers followed by bright red berries. It is an outstanding shade-garden shrub for Central and South Florida but is cold-sensitive and best protected or avoided in NE Florida zone 9b, where hard freezes can kill it to the ground.
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AnnualZinnia
Zinnia violacea
Zinnia elegans is a fast-growing Mexican annual bearing bold, daisy-like flower heads in an exceptionally wide range of colors, from white and yellow to deep red and purple. One of the easiest annuals to grow for cutting gardens and borders, it is a major attractor of butterflies and hummingbirds.
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