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We received some Tropical Puff on Mar 9, 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.
Last received Mar 9, 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.
Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew
Pet safety guideAbout Tropical Puff
Tropical Puff (Neptunia pubescens) is a low-growing Florida native perennial in the legume family, celebrated for its sensitive, fern-like leaflets that fold instantly when touched and its bright yellow puffball flowers that bloom from spring through fall. A fast-spreading groundcover for sunny, well-drained sites, it hosts Ceraunus Blue butterfly larvae and attracts native bees.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Pink
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained, Alkaline
Care essentials
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.
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Common questions
Is Tropical Puff a good plant for St. Augustine?
Tropical Puff is a perennial. Mature size: 0.5-1 feet × 1-3 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Low to Moderate. Tropical Puff is native to Florida. Recorded hardiness zone: 9a.