{"id":22930,"date":"2020-10-23T16:42:36","date_gmt":"2020-10-23T19:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/?p=22930"},"modified":"2026-10-05T17:57:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T20:57:20","slug":"native-plants-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/native-plants-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"47 Florida Native Plants: Flowers, Shrubs, and Trees"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 <strong>The list spans 47 native flowers, shrubs, and trees:<\/strong> Native plants are easier to grow than non-natives in Florida&#8217;s subtropical climate.<br>\u2022 <strong>Blazing star offers serious resilience:<\/strong> With more than 13 native species in Florida, this bottlebrush-shaped flower is tough enough to survive even the most disaster-prone gardeners.<br>\u2022 <strong>Coastal picks tolerate salt and drought:<\/strong> Beach sunflower, black-eyed susans, and Southern wax myrtle all thrive in sandy soils with high salt levels, common along Florida&#8217;s coast.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with Florida\u2019s near-perfect, subtropical climate comes a diverse selection of beautiful native plants like beach sunflowers, live oaks, and tickseeds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Easier to care for than a lawn, native plants require less water and attention than other flowers, trees, and shrubs once established.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve compiled this list of 47 Florida native plants to help you add color to your landscape, reduce some of your yard work, and attract pollinators and birds ahead of Florida Native Plants Month in October. You\u2019ll also find expert comments from Florida gardening and horticultural experts sprinkled throughout.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d rather spend time caring for your native plants than mowing your lawn, contact a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/fl\">Florida lawn mowing professional<\/a> to take this sweaty chore off your weekend to-do list.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-125d991f-7c50-4637-ba0b-74e65b117a61\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/native-plants-florida\/#0-what-are-native-plants\" style=\"\">What Are Native Plants?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/native-plants-florida\/#1-native-florida-flowers-\" style=\"\">Native Florida Flowers<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/native-plants-florida\/#19-native-florida-shrubs-\" style=\"\">Native Florida Shrubs<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/native-plants-florida\/#38-native-florida-trees-\" style=\"\">Native Florida Trees<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/native-plants-florida\/#51-best-native-plants-for-florida-by-region\" style=\"\">Best Native Plants for Florida By Region<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/native-plants-florida\/#52-easy-to-find-low-maintenance-florida-native-plants\" style=\"\">Easy-to-Find, Low-Maintenance Florida Native Plants<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/native-plants-florida\/#53-faq-\" style=\"\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 id=\"0-what-are-native-plants\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Native Plants?<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNative plants are the foundation of Florida-friendly landscaping. They evolved in our unique climate, which means they are well-adapted to our weather and soils,\u201d says Jennifer Possley, director of regional conservation at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fairchildgarden.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden<\/a> in Miami.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These hardy native plants grow naturally and thrive in Florida\u2019s heat, humidity, and occasional overnight freeze.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAs an added bonus, they\u2019re intertwined with our native ecosystems and often attract birds or butterflies that we love seeing in our yards,\u201d she adds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other benefits of native plants include:<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Lower maintenance once established, including less water<\/li>    <li>Require few, if any, pesticides<\/li>    <li>Stabilize the soil<\/li>    <li>Provide food and shelter for wildlife<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your choices aren&#8217;t limited to the University of Florida\/IFAS Florida-Friendly plant list, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnps.org\/our-people#gsc.tab=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jan Allyn<\/a>, plant database coordinator for the Florida Native Plant Society. Any Florida native planted in the conditions it prefers counts as Florida-Friendly, she says.<\/p>    <h2 id=\"1-native-florida-flowers-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Native Florida Flowers<\/strong><\/h2>    <h3 id=\"2-1-beach-sunflower-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1.<\/strong> <strong>Beach Sunflower <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/777px-Miami_Beach_-_South_Beach_Sand_Dune_Flora_-_Helianthus_debilis_Dune_Sunflower_29.jpg\" alt=\"yellow beach sunflowers\" class=\"wp-image-64739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/777px-Miami_Beach_-_South_Beach_Sand_Dune_Flora_-_Helianthus_debilis_Dune_Sunflower_29.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/777px-Miami_Beach_-_South_Beach_Sand_Dune_Flora_-_Helianthus_debilis_Dune_Sunflower_29-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/777px-Miami_Beach_-_South_Beach_Sand_Dune_Flora_-_Helianthus_debilis_Dune_Sunflower_29-646x497.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/777px-Miami_Beach_-_South_Beach_Sand_Dune_Flora_-_Helianthus_debilis_Dune_Sunflower_29-150x116.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/777px-Miami_Beach_-_South_Beach_Sand_Dune_Flora_-_Helianthus_debilis_Dune_Sunflower_29-768x591.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beach Sunflower. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Miami_Beach_-_South_Beach_Sand_Dune_Flora_-_Helianthus_debilis_Dune_Sunflower_(29).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daniel Di Palma<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beach sunflower makes a perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-ground-cover-plants\/\">ground cover<\/a> for coastal areas because it loves sandy soils and tolerates high levels of salt. This drought-tolerant plant sprouts bright yellow, sunflower-like blooms year-round and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/native-butterfly-garden-plants\/\">attracts butterflies<\/a>.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 8b \u2013 10b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun<\/strong>: Full sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Sandy soils<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Perennial (annual in areas with freezing temperatures)<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 2-10 inches<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Water occasionally during dry spells, but make sure not to overwater<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> For a list of plants that attract wildlife to your yard, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/native-plants-florida\/#53-faq-\">FAQ below<\/a>: Which Florida Native Plants Attract Pollinators?<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/turn-your-yard-certified-wildlife-habitat\/\">Turn Your Yard Into a Certified Wildlife Habitat<\/a><\/p>    <h3 id=\"3-2-black-eyed-susan-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Black-Eyed Susan <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/black-eyed-susan-1.jpg\" alt=\"Field of black-eyed Susans\" class=\"wp-image-64740\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/black-eyed-susan-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/black-eyed-susan-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/black-eyed-susan-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/black-eyed-susan-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/black-eyed-susan-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blackeyed Susan. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/black-eyed-susan-flowers-635654\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Black-eyed susans are another salt and drought-tolerant plant that thrives in coastal landscapes. These wildflowers feature vibrant yellow, orange, or red petals that last through the sweltering heat of summer, even after most other flowers have wilted.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones: <\/strong>3a \u2013 9b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Tolerates most soil types<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height: <\/strong>1-3 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Remove dead or faded flowers to encourage more blooms<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"4-3-lanceleaf-blanketflower-gaillardia-aestivalis-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3.<\/strong> <strong>Lanceleaf Blanketflower<\/strong> <strong><em>(Gaillardia aestivalis)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_360378768.jpg\" alt=\"Complex Gaillardia aestivalis Flower\" class=\"wp-image-155261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_360378768.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_360378768-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_360378768-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_360378768-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_360378768-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Complex <em>Gaillardia aestivalis<\/em> Flower. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/complex-gaillardia-aestivalis-flower\/360378768\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tom<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lanceleaf blanketflower typically blooms in summer through early fall and attracts a variety of pollinators, including native bees, honeybees, butterflies, and wasps. It also draws hummingbirds. Each flower is comprised of a compact head of reddish-brown to reddish-purple disk florets.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lanceleaf blanketflower does well in a mixed wildflower garden or in any sunny, well-drained spot, the Florida Native Plant Society says.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 8a\u201310a<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, part sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Not wet but not dry<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Annual to short-lived perennial&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 1\u20132 feet tall<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Needs little water once established<\/li>    <li><strong>Note:<\/strong> Lanceleaf blanketflower is not typically commercially available, however, so your best bet is to collect seed or plant material from someone who is growing it in their landscape (with permission, of course).<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"5-4-blazing-star-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4.<\/strong> <strong>Blazing Star<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/blazing-star-1.jpg\" alt=\"Field of purple blazing star flowers\" class=\"wp-image-64742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/blazing-star-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/blazing-star-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/blazing-star-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/blazing-star-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/blazing-star-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Blazing star. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/liatris-flower-nature-purple-831944\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blazing star is a stellar example of native Florida flora. The Sunshine State has more than 13 native species of blazing star (aka gayfeather and colic root), a flower tough enough to survive even the most disaster-prone gardeners. The blazing star\u2019s vibrant bottlebrush-shaped flowers bloom in fall and attract pollinators such as butterflies and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/lawn-care-2\/build-bee-lawn-pollinators\/\">bees<\/a>.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 8a \u2013 10b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun<\/strong>: Full sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Any well-draining soil<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height<\/strong>: Up to 5 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Water regularly during growing season, ensure plants get sufficient air circulation to avoid leaf spots, mold, and similar problems<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"6-5-carolina-jessamine-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Carolina Jessamine<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Carolina-Jessamine-1.jpg\" alt=\"yellow Carolina jessamine flowers\" class=\"wp-image-64743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Carolina-Jessamine-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Carolina-Jessamine-1-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Carolina-Jessamine-1-646x487.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Carolina-Jessamine-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Carolina-Jessamine-1-768x579.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carolina Jessamine. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Carolina-Jessamine_(2943176110).png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homer Edward Price<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carolina jessamine, aka yellow jessamine, grows as a vine, so it\u2019s a perfect choice to climb up a landscape feature such as a trellis, arbor, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/pergola-ideas\/\">pergola<\/a>. These butter yellow trumpet-shaped flowers release a sweet fragrance, but beware: They are poisonous and can be fatal if eaten.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 7a \u2013 9b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun<\/strong>: Full sun&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Rich soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Heigh<\/strong>t: 10 \u2013 20 feet (climbing)<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Water regularly&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"7-6-columbine-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6.<\/strong> <strong>Columbine<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/columbine-1.jpg\" alt=\"Red columbine flower\" class=\"wp-image-64744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/columbine-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/columbine-1-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/columbine-1-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/columbine-1-768x614.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Columbine. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Red_Columbine_(3630187830).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jason Hollinger<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, columbine is a wildflower that comes in many colors, but Florida\u2019s native species has interesting red and yellow blossoms that attract hummingbirds. Columbine is native to the Panhandle and best for North Florida landscapes.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness<\/strong> zones: 3a \u2013 8b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun<\/strong>: Full sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Well-draining soils, even sandy soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height<\/strong>: 6 inches to 4 feet depending on growing conditions<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Water regularly, but don\u2019t let the soil stay wet&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"8-7-coral-bean-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7.<\/strong> <strong>Coral Bean<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/762px-Cherokee_Bean_Erythrina_herbacea_25203076648.jpg\" alt=\"Red tubular coral bean flowers\" class=\"wp-image-64809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/762px-Cherokee_Bean_Erythrina_herbacea_25203076648.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/762px-Cherokee_Bean_Erythrina_herbacea_25203076648-300x236.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/762px-Cherokee_Bean_Erythrina_herbacea_25203076648-646x508.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/762px-Cherokee_Bean_Erythrina_herbacea_25203076648-150x118.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/762px-Cherokee_Bean_Erythrina_herbacea_25203076648-768x604.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coral bean. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Cherokee_Bean_(Erythrina_herbacea)_(25203076648).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gailhampshire<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coral bean grows differently in various parts of the state: In North and Central Florida, it\u2019s a large flower, but in South Florida, it can grow into a shrub or even a small tree. This plant is gorgeous in spring, when its bright red tubular flowers bloom, and in fall, when its seed pods burst to reveal shiny red seeds (which are poisonous).<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 8a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun<\/strong>: Full sun to partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Well-draining or sandy soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height<\/strong>: 5 \u2013 15 ft<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: If growing as an ornamental tree, prune into shape and remove dead branches<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"9-8-coral-honeysuckle-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8.<\/strong> <strong>Coral Honeysuckle <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lonicera_sempervirens_-_Coral_honeysuckle_02.jpg\" alt=\"closeup image of lonicera sempervirens flower\" class=\"wp-image-64808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lonicera_sempervirens_-_Coral_honeysuckle_02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lonicera_sempervirens_-_Coral_honeysuckle_02-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lonicera_sempervirens_-_Coral_honeysuckle_02-646x464.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lonicera_sempervirens_-_Coral_honeysuckle_02-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Lonicera_sempervirens_-_Coral_honeysuckle_02-768x552.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coral honeysuckle. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Lonicera_sempervirens_-_Coral_honeysuckle_02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Lonicera_sempervirens_-_Coral_honeysuckle_02.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zeynel Cebeci<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also known as trumpet honeysuckle, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/flowering-vines-for-your-yard\/\">flowering vine<\/a> can climb up trellises, pergolas, fences, walls, or any other surface in your landscape that needs a pop of color. Its bright red tubular flowers bloom in spring and summer, attracting hummingbirds, songbirds, and butterflies.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 4a \u2013 9b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Any well-draining soil<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 3 to 20 feet (climbing)<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Prune occasionally if you don\u2019t want the vine to get too long<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"10-9-elliott%E2%80%99s-aster-symphyotrichum-elliottii-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9.<\/strong> <strong>Elliott\u2019s Aster (<em>Symphyotrichum elliottii)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Elliotts-Aster.jpg\" alt=\"pink flowers in a garden\" class=\"wp-image-102388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Elliotts-Aster.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Elliotts-Aster-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Elliotts-Aster-646x433.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Elliotts-Aster-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Elliotts-Aster-768x515.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Elliot&#8217;s Aster. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:SymphElliottii2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Doughlas Goldman<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Elliott&#8217;s aster is a favorite among the many flowering plants in Florida. This is because, in late fall, Elliott\u2019s aster produces clumps of small lavender flowers with yellow centers, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-build-pollinator-garden\/\">attract pollinators<\/a>, including bees and butterflies. You can use this wildflower for a pop of color in your fall\/winter landscape and, if pruned carefully, the foliage can even function as a hedge.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 8a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Moist soils<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 4 to 5 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune regularly to keep it contained&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"11-10-milkweed-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10.<\/strong> <strong>Milkweed<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/milkweed-1.jpg\" alt=\"Clusters of red milkweed flowers\" class=\"wp-image-64746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/milkweed-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/milkweed-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/milkweed-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/milkweed-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/milkweed-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Milkweed. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Asclepias_tuberosa_interior.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eric Hunt<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several species of milkweed are native to Florida, including butterfly weed (<em>Asclepias tuberosa<\/em>) (pictured), which is probably the most popular and widely available variety. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite their popularity, \u201cnative milkweeds can be tricky for the average homeowner,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leugardens.org\/About\/Meet-Our-Team\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eric Schmidt<\/a>, botanical records specialist at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He recommends <em>Asclepias incarnata<\/em> and <em>A. perennis<\/em> for beginners. They are \u201ceasy to grow but need moist to wet soil,\u201d he says.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Native orange butterfly milkweed, <em>Asclepias tuberosa,<\/em> is another good option for homeowners, Schmidt says. This variety needs well-drained soil and should be grown from Florida-sourced seed, he adds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milkweed produces brightly colored flowers in summer, and it\u2019s famous for housing butterflies, especially monarch butterflies.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 4a \u2013 10a depending on the species<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Dry, sandy soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height<\/strong>: 1 to 4 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: May need to discourage aphids, but don\u2019t use pesticides because milkweed is popular with pollinators&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Tropical milkweed, <em>Asclepias curassavica<\/em>, is a common orange milkweed you may find at your local nursery, Schmidt says. It\u2019s \u201cnot native but grows well and naturalizes here. There are other Florida native milkweeds sometimes sold at native nurseries but these are difficult to grow and establish, as most are sandhill or scrub inhabitants.\u201d<\/p>    <h3 id=\"12-11-passion-flower-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11.<\/strong> <strong>Passion Flower<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/passion-flower-1.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of purple passion flower\" class=\"wp-image-64747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/passion-flower-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/passion-flower-1-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/passion-flower-1-646x518.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/passion-flower-1-150x120.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/passion-flower-1-768x616.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Passion flower. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Passion_Vine_NBG_LR.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PumpkinSky<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five species of passion flower are native to Florida, including the popular and extremely showy purple passion flower (<em>Passiflora incarnata<\/em>) (pictured), which produces flowers with a pretty fringe around its lavender petals and an interesting pattern in the center. The passion flower grows on a vine that\u2019s good for climbing up structures and blooms in summer or early fall.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 6a \u2013 10b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Rich, moist, well-draining soils<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> Up to 30 feet (climbing)<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Water twice a week during dry spells in growing season, protect from frost in winter<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>If you are considering updating your yard with native Florida landscape plants, the passion flower, with its gorgeous lavender petals, works well on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/trellis-ideas\/\">climbing trellis<\/a>. For a beautiful composition of plants, surround it with other flowering bushes in Florida, like Lanceleaf blanketflower and black-eyed Susans.&nbsp;<\/p>    <h3 id=\"13-12-powderpuff-mimosa-mimosa-strigillosa-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12.<\/strong> <strong>Powderpuff Mimosa (<em>Mimosa strigillosa)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Powderpuff1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Powederpuff Mimosa\" class=\"wp-image-155256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Powderpuff1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Powderpuff1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Powderpuff1-1-656x492.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Powderpuff1-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Powderpuff1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Powderpuff mimosa. Photo Credit: Jan Allyn \/ Florida Native Plant Society<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This fun, colorful ground cover produces powderpuff-shaped, soft pink flowers from spring through fall and has interesting fern-like leaves. If you\u2019re an impatient gardener, this plant is perfect for you because of how quickly it spreads.\u00a0It&#8217;s also perfect for bees. &#8220;Bumblebees adore it,&#8221; Allyn says.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 8a \u2013 10b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun: <\/strong>Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Moist but not flooded loam and sandy soils<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 3 to 4 inches<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune regularly to keep it contained&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"14-13-railroad-vine-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Railroad Vine <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/railroad-vine-1.jpg\" alt=\"Railroad vine flowers in sand\" class=\"wp-image-64749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/railroad-vine-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/railroad-vine-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/railroad-vine-1-646x420.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/railroad-vine-1-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/railroad-vine-1-768x499.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Railroad vine. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pikist.com\/free-photo-vofgf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pikist<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Railroad vine, aka beach morning glory, is the perfect plant to use as ground cover in your landscape because it spreads extremely quickly, sometimes growing an entire foot in one day. This vine tolerates salt spray and produces pink or white trumpet-shaped flowers that can bloom at any time of year.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 9a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Any well-draining soil<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 4 to 6 inches<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune regularly to keep it contained&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"15-14-scarlet-sage-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Scarlet Sage<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Salvia_coccinea_Hummingbird_Forest_Fire_0zz.jpg\" alt=\"closeup image of salvia coccinea\" class=\"wp-image-64807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Salvia_coccinea_Hummingbird_Forest_Fire_0zz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Salvia_coccinea_Hummingbird_Forest_Fire_0zz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Salvia_coccinea_Hummingbird_Forest_Fire_0zz-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Salvia_coccinea_Hummingbird_Forest_Fire_0zz-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Salvia_coccinea_Hummingbird_Forest_Fire_0zz-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Scarlet sage. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Salvia_coccinea_Hummingbird_Forest_Fire_0zz.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David J. Stang<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scarlet sage gets its common name from its bright red tubular flowers that stay in bloom from spring to fall. The flowers can sometimes be white or pink instead, and regardless of color, they attract hummingbirds and butterflies.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 7a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Well-draining sandy, loam, or rocky soil<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height: <\/strong>1 to 4 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Cut the plant back each year after flowering season to keep your garden neat<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"16-15-swamp-mallow-hibiscus-coccineus-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15.<\/strong> <strong>Swamp Mallow (<em>Hibiscus coccineus)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/swamp-mallow-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bright pink swamp mallow flower\" class=\"wp-image-64751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/swamp-mallow-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/swamp-mallow-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/swamp-mallow-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/swamp-mallow-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/swamp-mallow-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Swamp mallow. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pxhere.com\/en\/photo\/476207\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pxhere<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This species of hibiscus is a classic tropical flower that can add a touch of color to your garden. Swamp mallow blooms in mid to late summer, and the whole plant usually goes dormant in the winter.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 8a \u2013 10b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Prefers wet soil but can tolerate some drier soils<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 4 to 8 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Check for pests regularly&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"17-16-tickseed-coreopsis-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16.<\/strong> <strong>Tickseed (<em>Coreopsis<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Leavenworths-Tickseed-1.jpg\" alt=\"Leavenworth Tickseed\" class=\"wp-image-155255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Leavenworths-Tickseed-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Leavenworths-Tickseed-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Leavenworths-Tickseed-1-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Leavenworths-Tickseed-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Leavenworths-Tickseed-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leavenworth&#8217;s tickseed (<em><em>Coreopsis leavenworthii<\/em><\/em>). Photo Credit: Jan Allyn \/ Florida Native Plant Society<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s no wonder why the tickseed, with its vibrant yellow petals spreading out in every direction, is the Sunshine State\u2019s official state wildflower. Many tickseed varieties are native to Florida, and all of them bloom in spring and summer and reseed themselves most years.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 4a \u2013 10b&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Well-draining soils, even sandy or rocky soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Some varieties are perennials, some are annuals<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 1 to 4 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Water regularly during long dry periods, cut away dead flowers to encourage new growth<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"18-17-violets-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17.<\/strong> <strong>Violets<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/violets-1.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of violet flowers\" class=\"wp-image-64753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/violets-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/violets-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/violets-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/violets-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/violets-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Violets. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pikist.com\/free-photo-inmyk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pikist<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida has loads of native violet species, including the common blue violet (pictured), Walter\u2019s violet, bog white violet, and sand violet. Different varieties grow in different parts of the state, with flowers in white, purple, or yellow.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 8a \u2013 10a<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Partial shade, full shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Clay or sandy soils depending on the species<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Some varieties are perennials, some are annuals&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> Up to 12 in<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Most are maintenance-free<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"19-native-florida-shrubs-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Native Florida Shrubs<\/strong><\/h2>    <h3 id=\"20-18-florida-flame-azalea-rhododendron-austrinum-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>18. Florida Flame Azalea <\/strong><em><strong>(Rhododendron austrinum)<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/florida-flame-azalea-2.jpg\" alt=\"Florida flame azalea\" class=\"wp-image-155257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/florida-flame-azalea-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/florida-flame-azalea-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/florida-flame-azalea-2-656x492.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/florida-flame-azalea-2-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/florida-flame-azalea-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Florida flame azalea. Photo Credit: Jan Allyn \/ Florida Native Plant Society<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida flame azalea is a flowering shrub found in hardwood, floodplain and slope forests, bluffs and ravines in North Florida. Although easily overlooked most of the year, the Florida Wildflower Foundation says it puts on a stunning spring display of fragrant fiery flowers. The blooms attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its flowers are yellow to orange with long, trumpet-shaped corolla that are covered in sticky, gland-tipped hairs.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 6a-9b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Filtered shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Moist, acidic sandy, clay or loamy soils<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 5-10 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Easy to grow and requires little maintenance once established, but does not tolerate salt exposure.<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The Florida flame azalea is a state-listed endangered species.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"21-19-bahama-cassia-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>19.<\/strong> <strong>Bahama Cassia <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bahama-Cassia.jpg\" alt=\"yellow colored flowers of a plant \" class=\"wp-image-102382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bahama-Cassia.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bahama-Cassia-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bahama-Cassia-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bahama-Cassia-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bahama-Cassia-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bahama Cassia. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/photos\/MAEthw3YahI-bahama-cassia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aassemany<\/a> \/ Canva Pro \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/policies\/content-license-agreement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">License<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bahama cassia is an upright shrub with interesting compound leaves and tiny yellow flowers that bloom in fall and attract butterflies. This shrub can sometimes be short-lived and die after only four or five years, but it easily produces new seedlings on its own.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 10b \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Well-draining sandy, clay, or loam soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 3 to 9 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Cut the plant back to the ground every few years to rejuvenate it&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"22-20-beautyberry-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20. Beautyberry <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1.jpg\" alt=\"Beautyberry branches with clusters of bright purple berries\" class=\"wp-image-64756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/beautyberry-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautyberry. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/oldrebel\/3967987230\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Donald Lee Pardue<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beautyberry, sometimes called American beautyberry, blooms pale lavender-pink flowers in spring and summer, which then develop into the plant\u2019s signature clusters of bright purple berries. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The berries are perfect for adding a pop of color to your hedge or shrub border and for supporting wildlife. \u201cBeautyberry flowers are great for bees, and the purple fruits stay on the bush for a long time and attract birds like catbirds and mockingbirds,\u201d Possley says.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 6a \u2013 10b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun<\/strong>: Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Prefers rich soils but can sometimes grow in sandy soils<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Deciduous&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 3 to 8 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune before flowering season to keep the shrub compact<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"23-21-buttonsage-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>21. Buttonsage<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonsage-1.jpg\" alt=\"Small buttonsage shrub\" class=\"wp-image-64757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonsage-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonsage-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonsage-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonsage-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonsage-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buttonsage. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Lantana_involucrata_4zz.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David J. Stang<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buttonsage is a hurricane-resistant shrub that you can use in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/11-of-the-best-privacy-hedges\/\">privacy hedge<\/a>, windscreen, or as ground cover. The plant has tiny green leaves and produces small white flowers and purple fruits year-round.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 8b \u2013 11b&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun<\/strong>: Full sun, partial shade&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Dry soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> Up to 5 feet&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune regularly if you want it to remain dense<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"24-22-coontie-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>22. Coontie <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/coontie-1.jpg\" alt=\"Green coontie plant with many fronds\" class=\"wp-image-64758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/coontie-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/coontie-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/coontie-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/coontie-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/coontie-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coontie. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/33037982@N04\/24811287224\/in\/photostream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Leonora (Ellie) Enking<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coontie (technically not a shrub but a shrub-sized cycad) has feathery leaves that resemble palm fronds and can add a tropical look to any landscape. <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This plant is highly drought-tolerant and moderately salt-tolerant, making it a good choice for coastal areas. It\u2019s also a key part of South Florida\u2019s ecosystem, Possley says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCoontie is host plant to the atala hairstreak, a strikingly beautiful little butterfly which was once nearly wiped out of South Florida but has resurged thanks in part to residents planting coonties in urban areas.\u201d<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 8a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade, full shade&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Any well-draining soil<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> Around 3 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Cut off dead leaf stems<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> We sometimes see individuals remove coontie because the atala caterpillar larvae can heavily feed on the foliage,\u201d say <a href=\"https:\/\/directory.ifas.ufl.edu\/searchdir?pageID=7&amp;UnitCode=A21&amp;Display=Standard&amp;m=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kamila Perez<\/a>, residential horticulture agent and master gardener coordinator, and <a href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/experts\/rczaplewski\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ryan Czaplewski<\/a>, Extension director, at the Collier County UF\/IFAS Extension Office in Naples.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe educate (homeowners) that a little cosmetic damage from wildlife is normal and indicates the plant is supporting local ecosystems.\u201d<\/p>    <h3 id=\"25-23-fakahatchee-grass-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>23.<\/strong> <strong>Fakahatchee Grass <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tripsacum_dactyloides_var._floridanum_7zz.jpg\" alt=\"fakahatchee grass blades\" class=\"wp-image-64806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tripsacum_dactyloides_var._floridanum_7zz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tripsacum_dactyloides_var._floridanum_7zz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tripsacum_dactyloides_var._floridanum_7zz-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tripsacum_dactyloides_var._floridanum_7zz-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Tripsacum_dactyloides_var._floridanum_7zz-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fakahatchee Grass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Tripsacum_dactyloides_var._floridanum_7zz.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David J. Stang<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fakahatchee grass, aka eastern gamagrass, grows in a shrub-sized clump that people often use to create borders around landscape beds. This grass can live through drought or flooding but sometimes dies in extended periods of freezing temperatures.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 8a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Any well-draining or moderately well-draining soil<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 4 to 6 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune occasionally to prevent excessive spreading&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"26-24-firebush-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>24. Firebush <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/firebush-1.jpg\" alt=\"Firebush in bloom with red tubular flowers\" class=\"wp-image-64760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/firebush-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/firebush-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/firebush-1-646x363.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/firebush-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/firebush-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Firebush. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Firebush_(Hamelia_patens)_2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mokkie<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firebush is \u201can excellent pollinator plant that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, supports wildlife, and thrives with minimal maintenance,\u201d say Perez and Czaplewski.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This durable shrub is heat-tolerant, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/what-is-drought-tolerant-landscaping\/\">drought-tolerant<\/a>, and resistant to pests and diseases. It grows taller in South Florida than in other parts of the state and blooms bright orange-red tubular flowers that last from spring until winter and attract butterflies, songbirds, and hummingbirds.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 8a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Any well-draining soil<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial in South Florida, annual in North and Central Florida&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 5 to 8 feet typically, can reach 15 feet in South Florida&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Water regularly, prune to maintain desired height and shape<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"27-25-jamaica-caper-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>25.<\/strong> <strong>Jamaica Caper <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"624\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jamaica-caper-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pink flower of the Jamaica caper shrub\" class=\"wp-image-64763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jamaica-caper-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jamaica-caper-1-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jamaica-caper-1-646x504.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jamaica-caper-1-150x117.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Jamaica-caper-1-768x599.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jamaica caper. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/50152666@N02\/13647160395\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bob Peterson<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Jamaica caper has light green, glossy, oval-shaped leaves and produces flowers with long, showy purple stamens. As with many other shrubs, you have a few options for how to grow a Jamaica caper: Plant a row of them to create a hedge or remove the lower branches and grow it as a small tree.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 10a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Well-draining loam, lime rock, or sandy soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height<\/strong>: 6 to 18 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune as needed to maintain desired shape&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"28-26-marlberry-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>26.<\/strong> <strong>Marlberry <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ardisia_Escallonioides_Marlberry_Bush_28591089050.jpg\" alt=\"White flower cluster of the marlberry shrub\" class=\"wp-image-64764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ardisia_Escallonioides_Marlberry_Bush_28591089050.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ardisia_Escallonioides_Marlberry_Bush_28591089050-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ardisia_Escallonioides_Marlberry_Bush_28591089050-646x479.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ardisia_Escallonioides_Marlberry_Bush_28591089050-150x111.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ardisia_Escallonioides_Marlberry_Bush_28591089050-768x569.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marlberry. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ardisia_Escallonioides_(Marlberry)_Bush_(28591089050).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Treeworld Wholesale<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marlberry shrubs are useful plants for Florida landscaping when you need a backdrop plant for garden beds or a privacy hedge. They have glossy dark green leaves and grow small white flowers year round, as well as purple fruits in spring.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 9b \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Partial shade&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Loam or sandy soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height<\/strong>: 12 to 20 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Prune as needed to maintain desired shape&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"29-27-muhly-grass-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>27.<\/strong> <strong>Muhly Grass <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/muhly-grass-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pink muhly grass in bloom\" class=\"wp-image-64765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/muhly-grass-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/muhly-grass-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/muhly-grass-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/muhly-grass-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/muhly-grass-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Muhly grass. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kkennedy\/2921096116\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ken Kennedy<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This ornamental grass grows in shrub-like clumps and blooms in fall with fluffy pink, purple, or white flowers that seem to form a cloud. Muhly grass looks good as a border plant and in group plantings.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 7a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun<\/strong>: Full sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Tolerates most soils, even with extended flooding&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 3 to 5 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Cut plants back in late winter to prepare for rapid growth in spring<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"30-28-oakleaf-hydrangea-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>28.<\/strong> <strong>Oakleaf Hydrangea<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oakleaf-hydrangea-1.jpg\" alt=\"Oakleaf hydrangea bush in bloom with white flower clusters\" class=\"wp-image-64766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oakleaf-hydrangea-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oakleaf-hydrangea-1-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oakleaf-hydrangea-1-646x467.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oakleaf-hydrangea-1-150x108.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/oakleaf-hydrangea-1-768x555.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oakleaf hydrangea. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Hydrangea_quercifolia4normanack.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Anne Norman<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The oakleaf hydrangea has broad, oakleaf-shaped green leaves and sprouts cones of small white flowers in summer. This shrub makes a good understory planting and is perfect for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/how-to-landscape-around-trees\/\">landscaping around trees<\/a> because it grows best with a lot of shade.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 5a \u2013 9a&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Fertile, well-draining soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Deciduous<\/li>    <li><strong>Height<\/strong>: 6 to 10 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Water during dry periods, prune occasionally&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"31-29-seagrape-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>29.<\/strong> <strong>Seagrape <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/seagrape-1.jpg\" alt=\"Seagrape leaves\" class=\"wp-image-64768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/seagrape-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/seagrape-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/seagrape-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/seagrape-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/seagrape-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seagrape. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pxfuel.com\/en\/free-photo-jzqjs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pxfuel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seagrape has light green, rounded leaves with red veins and produces little clusters of green fruit that resemble grapes (though they aren\u2019t actually grapes as we would typically think of them). As a shrub, seagrape makes a good privacy hedge or windscreen, or you can prune the lower branches to expose the trunk and grow it as a small tree.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 9a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Sandy, well-draining soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height: <\/strong>10 to 50 feet&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune regularly to maintain desired shape and size, protect from frost in winter, clean up leaf litter<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"32-30-southern-shield-fern-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>30. Southern Shield Fern<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-shield-fern-1.jpg\" alt=\"Southern shield fern fronds\" class=\"wp-image-64769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-shield-fern-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-shield-fern-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-shield-fern-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-shield-fern-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-shield-fern-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Southern shield fern. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Thelypteris_kunthii_at_Coker_Arboretum.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mx. Granger<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC0 1.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Southern shield fern, aka southern wood fern, aka Kunth\u2019s maiden fern, has triangular light green fronds that grow in each spring and turn bronze each fall. The fern forms clumps and spreads easily, so it makes a good ground cover, and it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/humane-ways-plants-landscape-deer-resistant\/#4-make-your-yard-taste-terrible-with-deer-resistant-plants-\">deer-resistant<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 7a \u2013 10b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade, full shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Moist but well-draining soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 3 to 4 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune regularly to keep it contained<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"33-31-southern-wax-myrtle-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>31.<\/strong> <strong>Southern Wax Myrtle <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-wax-myrtle-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Southern wax myrtle leaves\" class=\"wp-image-64770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-wax-myrtle-1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-wax-myrtle-1-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-wax-myrtle-1-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-wax-myrtle-1-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-wax-myrtle-1-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Southern wax myrtle. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Myrica_cerifera_HabitusLeaves_BotGardBln0906.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BotBln<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The southern wax myrtle is easy to take care of and salt-tolerant, so it grows well in coastal landscapes. It gets its name from the waxy berries it produces, which attract butterflies and birds.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 7b \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade, full shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Tolerates most soil types, even with extended flooding&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 15 to 25 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Remove sprouts from the roots to keep the shrub tidy<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"34-32-star-anise-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>32. Star Anise<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/star-anise-1.jpg\" alt=\"Red flowers of the star anise shrub\" class=\"wp-image-64772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/star-anise-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/star-anise-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/star-anise-1-646x431.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/star-anise-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/star-anise-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Star anise. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/peganum\/3052873443\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">peganum<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida has two native star anise species, <em>Illicium floridanum<\/em> (pictured) and <em>Illicium parviflorum, <\/em>with flowers in red, white, or yellow. These shrubs grow rapidly and are hardy enough to survive most conditions, so they make a great addition to a new gardener\u2019s landscape.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It is worth mentioning that the fruit of the two native species contain toxic compounds and should never be used as spices,&#8221; Allyn notes.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 7a \u2013 10b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Partial shade, full shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Moist soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 15 to 20 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Water regularly during dry spells&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"35-33-walter%E2%80%99s-viburnum-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>33.<\/strong> <strong>Walter\u2019s Viburnum <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/walters-viburnum-1.jpg\" alt=\"Small Walter's viburnum shrub\" class=\"wp-image-64773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/walters-viburnum-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/walters-viburnum-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/walters-viburnum-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/walters-viburnum-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/walters-viburnum-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walter&#8217;s viburnum. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Coastal_Georgia_Botanical_Gardens,_Dwarf_Walter%27s_Viburnum_Obovatum.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael Rivera<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can grow Walter\u2019s viburnum as a specimen shrub, privacy hedge, or shape it and grow it as a small tree. The viburnum has glossy dark green leaves and blooms in spring with small white flowers that attract butterflies and songbirds.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 7a \u2013 10b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Well-draining or occasionally wet soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 20 feet (dwarf cultivars also available)<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune regularly&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"36-34-wild-coffee-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>34.<\/strong> <strong>Wild Coffee<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wild-coffee-1.jpg\" alt=\"wild coffee shrub with bright red berries\" class=\"wp-image-64776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wild-coffee-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wild-coffee-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wild-coffee-1-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wild-coffee-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/wild-coffee-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Wild coffee. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/treegrow\/30045886653\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Katja Schulz<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though this shrub is in the same family as true coffee, its bright red fruits don\u2019t contain caffeine (sorry to burst your bubble, coffee addicts). Wild coffee has shiny dark green leaves and sprouts clusters of white flowers in spring and summer, then produces its fruit in late summer and fall.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 10b \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Partial shade, full shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Tolerates most soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height: <\/strong>4 to 10 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Protect from frost in winter&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"37-35-yucca-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>35.<\/strong> <strong>Yucca<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_100792738.jpg\" alt=\"High angle view of Yucca aloifolia spreading leaf tops.\" class=\"wp-image-155259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_100792738.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_100792738-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_100792738-656x437.jpg 656w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_100792738-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/AdobeStock_100792738-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Yucca aloifolia<\/em>. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/stock.adobe.com\/images\/high-angle-view-of-yucca-aloifolia-spreading-leaf-tops\/100792738\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vaz1<\/a> \/ Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yucca plants are popular Florida flowering shrubs with sharp, blade-like leaves. The leaves are usually green or yellow-green, and they bloom with upright clusters of white flowers in midsummer or early fall. There are three native yucca species that vary in shape and size, including the Spanish bayonet, Adam\u2019s needle, and mound lily varieties.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 5a \u2013 10b depending on species<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Well-draining soil that doesn\u2019t get soggy&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height: <\/strong>Depends on species, some can reach 30 feet&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Cut away dead leaves, prune flower stalks every year after flowering season&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"38-native-florida-trees-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Native Florida Trees<\/strong><\/h2>    <h3 id=\"39-36-buttonwood-conocarpus-erectus-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>36.<\/strong> <strong>Buttonwood (<em>Conocarpus erectus)<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonwood-1.jpg\" alt=\"large contorted buttonwood tree\" class=\"wp-image-64779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonwood-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonwood-1-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonwood-1-646x445.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonwood-1-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/buttonwood-1-768x529.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buttonwood. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/cayobo\/3808925887\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cayobo<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This multi-trunked tree looks shrubby when young, but it can grow into a towering tree with an interesting contorted trunk. One buttonwood planted alone can be an eye-catching <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/tree-care\/front-yard-tree-placement-making-sure-your-showpiece-trees-will-please\/\">specimen tree<\/a>, or a row of them can form a privacy hedge.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 10b \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Mostly wet to well-draining soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 30 to 45 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune regularly if using as a hedge, otherwise no maintenance once established&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"40-37-chickasaw-plum-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>37.<\/strong> <strong>Chickasaw Plum<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chickasaw-plum-1.jpg\" alt=\"White flower cluster of the Chickasaw plum tree\" class=\"wp-image-64781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chickasaw-plum-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chickasaw-plum-1-300x215.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chickasaw-plum-1-646x462.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chickasaw-plum-1-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chickasaw-plum-1-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chicksaw plum. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/28340342@N08\/5642073466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homer Edward Price<\/a> \/ Flickr \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before the Chickasaw plum tree grows new leaves in spring, it blooms small white flowers that develop into tart plums that humans and wildlife can both eat. In landscaping, people often use it as a specimen tree.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 5a \u2013 9b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun<\/strong>: Full sun, partial shade&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Prefers sandy soils but can grow in some clay soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Deciduous<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 6 to 12 feet usually, can grow as tall as 25 feet&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Water regularly during dry spells, clean up fallen flowers and fruits<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"41-38-eastern-redbud-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>38.<\/strong> <strong>Eastern Redbud <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/eastern-redbud-1.jpg\" alt=\"eastern redbud tree in bloom with pink flowers\" class=\"wp-image-64782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/eastern-redbud-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/eastern-redbud-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/eastern-redbud-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/eastern-redbud-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/eastern-redbud-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eastern redbud. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:American_Eastern_Redbud_Tree_(Cercis_canadensis).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BETTY<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This small to medium-sized specimen tree shows off a beautiful display of bright pink flowers in late winter, and its leaves change color in fall for another pretty look. However, these trees are usually short-lived and can die after a few years.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 4b \u2013 9a<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil: <\/strong>Well-draining to occasionally flooded soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Deciduous&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Height: <\/strong>Up to 20 to 30 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance: <\/strong>Prune regularly&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"42-39-florida-maple-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>39.<\/strong> <strong>Florida Maple<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Florida-Maple.jpg\" alt=\"green leaves on a tree\" class=\"wp-image-102387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Florida-Maple.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Florida-Maple-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Florida-Maple-646x431.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Florida-Maple-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Florida-Maple-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Florida maple. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Acer_barbatum_8zz.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David J. Stang<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Florida maple is a smaller version of the northern sugar maple that\u2019s more suited to Florida because it\u2019s heat-tolerant. It works well as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/fast-growing-shade-trees\/\">shade tree<\/a> because it grows so tall and wide, and its leaves turn a pleasant yellow and orange in fall.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 6b \u2013 9a<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Occasionally wet clay or sandy soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Deciduous&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Height<\/strong>: Typically 20 to 30 feet, can reach 60 feet&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Water regularly during long dry spells, clean up fallen leaves in fall<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"43-40-gumbo-limbo-tree-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>40.<\/strong> <strong>Gumbo-Limbo Tree<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Bursera_simaruba_in_De_Soto_National_Memorial.jpeg\" alt=\"branches of bursera simaruba\" class=\"wp-image-64802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Bursera_simaruba_in_De_Soto_National_Memorial.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Bursera_simaruba_in_De_Soto_National_Memorial-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Bursera_simaruba_in_De_Soto_National_Memorial-646x485.jpeg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Bursera_simaruba_in_De_Soto_National_Memorial-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Bursera_simaruba_in_De_Soto_National_Memorial-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gumbo-limbo tree. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Bursera_simaruba_in_De_Soto_National_Memorial.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fredlyfish4<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA Florida favorite,\u201d say Perez and Czaplewski, gumbo-limbo is \u201cknown for its striking bark and structure, excellent wind resistance, and tolerance of South Florida\u2019s alkaline soils and coastal conditions.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Native to South Florida and the Keys, it\u2019s one of the trees you can expect to stand up to the area\u2019s frequent hurricanes. Its copper-colored bark has an interesting peeling texture that has earned it the nickname \u201ctourist tree\u201d because it resembles a red, peeling sunburn.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 10b \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Well-draining clay or sandy soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Deciduous&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> Up to 60 feet but usually smaller in landscapes&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Remove lower branches if they start to droop<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Worth noting:<\/strong> Many of the trees on this list (gumbo-limbo, sabal palm, live oak, and southern magnolia, to name a few) rank among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/landscaping\/best-wind-resistant-trees\/\">best wind-resistant trees<\/a>, withstanding hurricane- and tropical storm-force winds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/hurricane-resistant-landscaping-florida\/\">11 Hurricane-Resistant Landscaping Ideas for Florida<\/a><\/p>    <h3 id=\"44-41-pine-trees-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>41.<\/strong> <strong>Pine Trees<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slash-pine-1.jpg\" alt=\"slash pine tree\" class=\"wp-image-64789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slash-pine-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slash-pine-1-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slash-pine-1-646x490.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slash-pine-1-150x114.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/slash-pine-1-768x583.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pine tree. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Slash-Pine_(2928313676).gif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homer Edward Price<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several pine tree species are native to Florida, including the slash pine (pictured), sand pine, loblolly pine, and longleaf pine. They shed pine needles, which can work well as a natural mulch, but be careful planting a pine tree near a home because the needles can be a nuisance to clean up.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 7a \u2013 11b depending on the species&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Grows in most soil types&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 25 to 100+ feet depending on the species&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Clean up pine needles year-round<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"45-42-pond-cypress-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>42. Pond Cypress<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Taxodium_ascendens.jpg\" alt=\"leaves of pond cypress\" class=\"wp-image-64799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Taxodium_ascendens.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Taxodium_ascendens-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Taxodium_ascendens-646x422.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Taxodium_ascendens-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/800px-Taxodium_ascendens-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pond cypress. Photo Credit: &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Taxodium_ascendens.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Public_domain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Domain<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though pond cypress trees survive well in wet, swampy areas, they\u2019re also surprisingly drought-tolerant. If grown in wetter soils, they tend to grow root \u201cknees\u201d that can make mowing around them difficult, but in well-draining soils, these knees don\u2019t typically occur.&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 5b \u2013 9b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun<\/strong>: Full sun, partial shade&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Moist, well-draining soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Deciduous&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> Up to 80 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Remove dead limbs, clean up fallen leaves and cones in fall<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"46-43-red-buckeye-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>43.<\/strong> <strong>Red Buckeye <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Red-Buckeye.jpg\" alt=\"red flowers of a plant\" class=\"wp-image-102385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Red-Buckeye.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Red-Buckeye-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Red-Buckeye-646x429.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Red-Buckeye-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Red-Buckeye-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Red Buckeye. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Aesculus_pavia_2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eric Hunt<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a small landscape without room for large trees, the red buckeye might be for you. It\u2019s small and produces red tubular flower clusters in spring that attract hummingbirds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caution:<\/strong> Beware that red buckeyes are <a href=\"https:\/\/plants.ces.ncsu.edu\/plants\/aesculus-pavia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highly poisonous<\/a>, so this tree is probably not the best for homes with young children or pets.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 4a \u2013 8b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Any well-draining soil<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Deciduous&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> Up to 20 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Clean up fallen leaves and fruit&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"47-44-sabal-palm-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>44.<\/strong> <strong>Sabal Palm<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sabal-palm-1.jpg\" alt=\"Several sabal palm trees\" class=\"wp-image-64793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sabal-palm-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sabal-palm-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sabal-palm-1-646x363.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sabal-palm-1-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sabal-palm-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sebal palm. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Sabal_palmetto_(cabbage_palm_trees)_(Sanibel_Island,_Florida,_USA)_1_(24923087089).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">James St. John<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nothing says Florida quite like a classic palm tree, and that\u2019s why the sabal palm, aka cabbage palm, is Florida\u2019s state tree. It works as a shade tree, especially near swimming pools, and it can make any landscape a little more tropical.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sabal palm is considered a cold-hardy palm, withstanding temperatures down to about 15 degrees \u2013 perfect for tolerating the snowy Panhandle winters of 2025 and 2026.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Along with grasses, palms are \u201coften overlooked because they lack colorful flowers,\u201d Possley says. \u201cBut if you want an authentic Florida-native look, you simply must include them.\u201d <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019re also important for wildlife. \u201cWhen palms flower, you can often see many different species pollinating the big inflorescence at once, and it smells divine,\u201d she says.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 8a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil<\/strong>: Well-draining loam or sandy soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> Up to 40 to 50 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Preventive treatments to protect from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/florida\/orlando-fl\/how-save-palm-trees-lethal-bronzing\/\">lethal bronzing disease<\/a><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>See Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/tree-care\/palm-trees-selecting-planting-guide\/\">Guide to Selecting and Planting Palm Trees<\/a><\/p>    <h3 id=\"48-45-saw-palmetto-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>45.<\/strong> <strong>Saw Palmetto<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/saw-palmetto-1.jpg\" alt=\"Saw palmetto fronds\" class=\"wp-image-64795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/saw-palmetto-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/saw-palmetto-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/saw-palmetto-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/saw-palmetto-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/saw-palmetto-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saw palmetto. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Saw_Palmetto,_Florida_Museum_of_Natural_History.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michael Rivera<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The saw palmetto isn\u2019t a true tree but a clumping palm with fan-shaped leaves. It\u2019s native throughout Florida and highly salt-tolerant, so it\u2019s excellent for coastal landscapes anywhere in the state.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It grows naturally in full sun areas as well as under tree canopies. You can use it for anything from ground cover to a privacy hedge.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> Avoid planting saw palmetto near your home or other structures, as it\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu\/plants\/trees-and-shrubs\/palms-and-cycads\/saw-palmetto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">highly flammable<\/a>.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 8a \u2013 11b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Dry soils&nbsp;<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration: <\/strong>Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> 5 to 10 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance<\/strong>: Remove dead fronds and fruit stems&nbsp;<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"49-46-southern-live-oak-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>46.<\/strong> <strong>Southern Live Oak <\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-live-oak-1.jpg\" alt=\"Long oak branches\" class=\"wp-image-64798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-live-oak-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-live-oak-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-live-oak-1-646x430.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-live-oak-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/southern-live-oak-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Southern live oak. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/virginia-live-oak-southern-live-oak-440351\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A southern live oak is the perfect shade tree for a large property, but beware that it grows to be huge and needs plenty of room. Live oaks grow sprawling, curved branches that spread up to 100 feet, and they can survive for centuries.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen it comes to being able to handle Florida&#8217;s toughest conditions \u2013 heat, occasional flooding, hurricane-force winds, even a little salt-spray \u2013 the live oak takes on all of these in stride,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/ask.ifas.ufl.edu\/experts\/tancig00\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mark Tancig<\/a>, commercial and residential horticulture Extension agent with the UF\/IFAS Extension in Tallahassee.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cTheir shade also helps us weather the heat by shading our landscapes and homes,\u201d he adds.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 8a \u2013 10b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Moist but well-draining soil<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> Up to 60 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Prune regularly while immature, clean up fruit and leaves<\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"50-47-southern-magnolia-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>47.<\/strong> <strong>Southern Magnolia<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/800px-Magnolia_grandiflora_Piazzo.jpg\" alt=\"Magnolia grandiflora\" class=\"wp-image-64182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/800px-Magnolia_grandiflora_Piazzo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/800px-Magnolia_grandiflora_Piazzo-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/800px-Magnolia_grandiflora_Piazzo-646x485.jpg 646w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/800px-Magnolia_grandiflora_Piazzo-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/800px-Magnolia_grandiflora_Piazzo-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Southern magnolia. Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Magnolia_grandiflora_Piazzo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Syrio<\/a> \/ Wikimedia Commons \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The magnolia tree is a staple of true southern landscaping, with its quaint dark green foliage and large white flowers that bloom throughout spring and summer. Southern magnolias are usually specimen or shade trees, but you can also plant a row of them and use it as a privacy hedge.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although they are a gorgeous addition to your yard, magnolias shed a lot of leaves. Tancig recommends leaving them around the tree as natural mulch.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis mimics a natural forest and allows the decomposing leaves to slowly feed the tree and surrounding landscape plants.\u201d Since magnolia leaves are large, you can mow them to speed up breakdown, he says.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Hardiness zones<\/strong>: 6a \u2013 10b<\/li>    <li><strong>Sun:<\/strong> Full sun, partial shade, full shade<\/li>    <li><strong>Soil:<\/strong> Moist but well-draining soils<\/li>    <li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/li>    <li><strong>Height:<\/strong> Up to 90 feet<\/li>    <li><strong>Maintenance:<\/strong> Fertilize during the first three growing seasons, clean up fallen leaves and seed pods<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"51-best-native-plants-for-florida-by-region\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Native Plants for Florida By Region<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tancig says it\u2019s important to choose species native to your area, so you\u2019ll have a healthy specimen over time. \u201cIn general, it&#8217;s always best to pick the right plant for the right place by checking the USDA hardiness zone listed on the plant against the hardiness zone you live in.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Temperature extremes are the biggest problem when homeowners plant a species outside its region, Schmidt says. South Florida natives with tropical origins usually die in North Florida and the colder parts of Central Florida. Likewise, temperate North Florida species usually won&#8217;t survive in South Florida.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He recommends beautyberry for central Florida, and wild coffee or marlberry for South Florida. \u201cAlso, for a palm selection, one of the native thatch palms are excellent for [South Florida]: <em>Coccothrinax argentata<\/em>, <em>Leucothrinax morrisii<\/em>, or <em>Thrinax radiata<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few other native species you can plant in your region:<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Native Plants by Region<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N &#8211; North FL, C &#8211; Central FL, S &#8211; South FL<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Columbine (<em>Aquilegia canadensis<\/em>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Coontie (<em>Zamia integrifolia<\/em>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N, C, S<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Coral bean (<em>Erythrina herbace<\/em>a)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N, C, S<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Eastern redbud (<em>Cercis canadensis<\/em>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N, C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Elliott\u2019s aster (<em>Symphyotrichum elliottii<\/em>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N, C, S<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Firebush (<em>Hamelia patens<\/em>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">C, S<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tickseed (<em>Coreopsis<\/em>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N, C, S<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Gumbo-limbo tree (<em>Bursera simaruba<\/em>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">S<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Red buckeye (<em>Aesculus pavia<\/em>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N, C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sabal palm (<em>Sabal palmetto<\/em>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N, C, S<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Azalea (<em>Rhododendron<\/em>)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N, C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Walter\u2019s viburnum (<em>Viburnum obovatum<\/em><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">N, C, S<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h2 id=\"52-easy-to-find-low-maintenance-florida-native-plants\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy-to-Find, Low-Maintenance Florida Native Plants<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe right native plant in the right location\/condition can be very low maintenance once it is established,\u201d Schmidt says.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is his list of Florida natives that \u201care easy to obtain and maintain\u201d and work well across most of the state:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Trees:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Gumbo-limbo (<em>Bursera simaruba<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Sand Live Oak (<em>Quercus geminata<\/em>) for small\/average size yards&nbsp;<\/li>    <li>Flatwoods Plum (<em>Prunus umbellata<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Dahoon Holly (<em>Ilex cassine<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Yaupon Holly (<em>Ilex vomitoria<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>South Florida Slash Pine (<em>Pinus densa<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Pond Cypress (<em>Taxodium ascendens<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Simpson Stopper ( <em>Myrcianthes fragrans<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Southern Red Cedar (<em>Juniperus virginiana var. silicicola<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Cabbage Palm (<em>Sabal palmetto<\/em>)<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shrubs:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Coralbean (<em>Erythrina herbacea<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>American Beautyberry (<em>Callicarpa americana<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Simpson Stopper (<em>Myrcianthes fragrans<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Walters Viburnum (<em>Viburnum obovatum<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Dwarf Yaupon Holly (<em>Ilex vomitoria<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Seagrape (<em>Coccoloba uvifera<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Firebush (<em>Hamelia patens<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Coontie Cycad (<em>Zamia integrifolia<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Saw Palmetto (<em>Serenoa repens<\/em>)<\/li>    <li>Dwarf Palmetto (<em>Sabal minor<\/em>)<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wildflowers and ground covers:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Mimosa Vine (<em>Mimosa strigillosa)<\/em><\/li>    <li>Red Swamp Mallow (<em>Hibiscus coccineus)<\/em><\/li>    <li>Tickseed (<em>Coreopsis<\/em> spp.)<\/li>    <li>Dune Sunflower (<em>Helianthus debilis)<\/em><\/li>    <li>Tropical Sage (<em>Salvia coccinea)<\/em><\/li>    <li>Spotted Beebalm (<em>Monarda punctata)<\/em><\/li>    <li>Black-Eyed Susan (<em>Rudbeckia hirta)<\/em><\/li>    <li>Goldenrod (<em>Solidago<\/em> spp.)<\/li>    <li>Climbing Aster (<em>Symphiotrichum carolinianus)<\/em><\/li>    <li>Pink Muhly Grass (<em>Muhlenbergia capillaris)<\/em><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"53-faq-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>    <h3 id=\"54-which-florida-native-plants-attract-pollinators\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Florida Native Plants Attract Pollinators?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all insects that frequent your yard may be pests. Some may actually be beneficial to your yard and the local environment. The great thing about native plants is that they help with pollination. In Florida, you\u2019ll likely see pollinators in your yard, such as bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.<br><br><strong>Plants To Attract Bees:<br><br><\/strong>\u2022 Blazing star<br>\u2022 Elliot\u2019s aster<br>\u2022 Powderpuff mimosa<br><br><strong>Plants To Attract Birds:<br><br><\/strong>\u2022 Beautyberry<br>\u2022 Southern wax myrtle<br>\u2022 Walter\u2019s viburnum<br><br><strong>Plants to Attract Hummingbirds:<br><br><\/strong>\u2022 Columbine<br>\u2022 Coral honeysuckle<br>\u2022 Scarlet sage<br>\u2022 Firebush<br>\u2022 Red buckeye<br><br><strong>Plants To Attract Butterflies:<br><br><\/strong>\u2022Beach sunflower<br>\u2022 Blazing star<br>\u2022 Coral honeysuckle<br>\u2022 Milkweed<br>\u2022 Scarlet sage<br>\u2022 Bahama cassia<br>\u2022 Firebush<br>\u2022 Southern wax myrtle<br>\u2022 Walter\u2019s viburnum<br><br>For more information on Florida\u2019s native plants and how to grow them in your own landscape, check out these local resources:<br><br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu\/plants\/ornamentals\/native-plants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Florida\u2019s native plant database<\/a><br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fnps.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida Native Plant Society<\/a> (FNPS)<br>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plantrealflorida.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plant Real Florida<\/a> (Florida Association of Native Nurseries, a site recommended by Allyn)<\/p>    <h3 id=\"55-what-should-i-keep-in-mind-when-choosing-which-plants-to-grow-in-florida\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should I Keep in Mind When Choosing Which Plants to Grow in Florida?<\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you choose native plants, choose plants that thrive in your area of the state.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA fundamental tenet of natural landscaping is \u2018right plant, right place,\u2019\u201d Allyn says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fit.edu\/faculty-profiles\/emeritus\/lindeman-ken\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kenyon Lindeman<\/a>, professor emeritus of Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences at Florida Institute of Technology, agrees. \u201cTake into consideration water, sunlight, and salt tolerance requirements like you would any plants,\u201d he says.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other things to note: \u201cKnow that if you use plants that attract pollinators, you will get many pollinators,\u201d he says. Also, \u201csome trees, such as sea grapes and live oaks, shed considerable leaf litter.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note also that native plants need care while they are settling in your yard. \u201cNewly installed native plants still require regular irrigation until they become established,\u201d Perez and Czaplewski note. \u201cEven native plants need attention.\u201d<\/p>    <h2 id=\"56-call-in-the-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call In The Pros<\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you tried to grow native Florida plants but are discovering that you don\u2019t have a green thumb to keep them growing successfully?&nbsp; <\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need help planting and maintaining native Florida plants in your yard, call on a local Florida <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/\">landscaping expert<\/a> to help. Whether you\u2019re in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/montgomery-al-lawn-care\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/miami-fl-landscaping\">Miami<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/birmingham-al-landscaping\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/fort-lauderdale-fl-landscaping\">Fort Lauderdale<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/huntsville-al-landscaping\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/tampa-fl-landscaping\">Tampa<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/mobile-al-landscaping\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawnstarter.com\/hollywood-fl-landscaping\">Hollywood<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 or anywhere else in the great state of Florida \u2013 LawnStarter can connect you with passionate lawn care and landscaping pros with helpful advice.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>* Quotes from experts in this article are in no way an endorsement for services or products and are purely editorial.<\/em><\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-e8a6c82c-2a07-4fe6-aa3e-dbd93c5734a8\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\"> <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; border-top-left-radius: 8px; border-top-right-radius: 8px; border-bottom-left-radius: 8px; border-bottom-right-radius: 8px; \" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-e8a6c82c-2a07-4fe6-aa3e-dbd93c5734a8\" tabindex=\"0\"> \t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-e8a6c82c-2a07-4fe6-aa3e-dbd93c5734a8\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p> \t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div> \t\t<\/div> \t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-e8a6c82c-2a07-4fe6-aa3e-dbd93c5734a8\">  <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Eric Schmidt, botanical records specialist at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando, FL. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>Jan Allyn, plant database coordinator for the Florida Native Plant Society. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>Jennifer Possley, director of regional conservation at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, FL. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>Kamila Perez, residential horticulture agent and master gardener coordinator, University of Florida\/IFAS Extension Collier County, FL. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>Mark Tancig, Extension agent II, commercial &amp; residential horticulture, UF\/IFAS Extension Leon County, Tallahassee, FL. Personal interview.<\/li>    <li>Ryan Czaplewski, Extension director, Collier County UF\/IFAS Extension Office in Naples, FL. Personal interview.<\/li> <\/ul>  <\/div> \t\t<\/div> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Main Image: Bright yellow Leavenworth tickseed growing wild near the water. 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