Hammock Snakeroot
Ageratina jucunda
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 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 Hammock Snakeroot
Hammock Snakeroot (Ageratina jucunda) is a native Florida perennial that produces fluffy clusters of small white flowers in fall, thriving in shaded hammock understories and woodland edges. It provides valuable late-season nectar for butterflies and native pollinators. Starting at $9.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained, Acidic
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Bloom season. May lose some foliage in cold snaps.
Care essentials
Hammock Snakeroot is a shade-adapted native; plant in part shade to full shade under tree canopy or along woodland edges where it naturally occurs in Florida hammock understories.
Moderately drought-tolerant once established in NE Florida; water during dry establishment period and supplement during extended dry spells. It tolerates a range from moist to very dry conditions.
Grow in well-drained sandy or loamy soil with slightly acidic pH. As a Florida native it requires no routine fertilization; top-dress with compost annually if desired. Low-maintenance once established.
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Common questions
Is Hammock Snakeroot a good plant for St. Augustine?
Hammock Snakeroot is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-3 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.