Tropical Puff

Plant in full sun for best flowering and densest growth; Neptunia pubescens is a Florida native that thrives in open, sunny sites. Partial shade is tolerated but reduces bloom and spread.

Drought-tolerant once established in NE Florida's sandy soils; water regularly after planting to establish, then reduce to occasional deep watering during extended dry periods. Avoid soggy conditions — it tolerates periodic wet spells but prefers well-drained sites.

Thrives in sandy to loamy, well-drained soils — including calcareous or higher-pH substrates common in coastal NE Florida. As a nitrogen-fixing legume it requires little to no supplemental fertilizer; excessive nitrogen reduces flowering.