St. Augustine Coastal Plant Finder
Discover the perfect salt-tolerant plants for your Northeast Florida landscape (Zone 9b).
Tolerance Key: High (Green) = direct salt spray; Moderate (Blue) = protected sites.
🌱 = Florida Native Species
Quick Tips for Coastal Success
- ✓ Prioritize Natives 🌱
- ✓ Check Your Zone (9b)
- ✓ Amend Sandy Soil
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Coastal Gardening FAQs for St. Augustine, FL
Gardening in St. Johns County presents unique challenges, from salt spray to brackish influences.
Best plants for direct beachfront?
Choose High Salt Tolerance species such as Sea Oats, Sea Grape, Dune Sunflower, and Cabbage Palm.
Safe from flooding / surge?
High-tolerance natives (e.g., Wax Myrtle, Sea Oats) handle brief saltwater inundation better than moderate plants.
Zone 9b implications?
Some tropicals may die back in winter; for structure, prefer cold-hardy, salt-tolerant natives like Yaupon and Live Oak.
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