St. Augustine Pollinator-Friendly Plant Finder

Attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your Saint Augustine garden with these pollinator-friendly plants (Zone 9b).

All plants listed are pollinator-friendly – attracting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

🌱 = Florida Native Species

Quick Tips for Pollinator-Friendly Gardening

  • ✓ Plant in drifts for visibility
  • ✓ Choose blooms for all seasons
  • ✓ Avoid pesticides

Pollinator-Friendly Gardening FAQs for St. Augustine, FL

Support local pollinators and create a thriving ecosystem in St. Johns County.

What makes a plant pollinator-friendly?

Pollinator-friendly plants provide nectar and pollen for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Look for plants with open flowers, extended bloom times, and native species.

Why are native plants better for pollinators?

Florida native plants have co-evolved with local pollinators, providing the right nectar, bloom timing, and habitat. They require less maintenance and support the entire ecosystem.

Best practices for a pollinator garden?

Plant in drifts of 3-5 of the same species, choose plants that bloom in all seasons, provide water sources, and avoid pesticides especially during bloom.