Florida Native Plants

The database contains a list of recommended trees palms shrubs flowers groundcovers grasses and vines developed by university of florida ifas horticulture experts.

Florida native plants. Construction phase native landscaping palette. Find a specific plant. Enter the first few letters of the common or botanical name then select a plant from the list. Most also have non natives but this list is restricted to those areas where the natives.

Many can serve as good sources of food for wildlife. For thirty years we ve grown and sold native and hardy florida friendly plants to florida residents. Most are native to other areas as well the caribbean mexico some from all over the southeastern united states and even further north. Native plants vary quite a bit and they range from trees shrubs and palms to vines and groundcover.

Florida native plants are indigenous only to florida. Many natives are common growing in the wild and as landscape plants. We re a state registered fully licensed and insured nursery. This will give you a lot of options to diversify your garden with.

This page provides general information and photographs of the major natural communities that support plants in florida. Finding plants that can handle the heat and humidity of florida can be difficult but if you consider plants that are native to the area they will be able to grow in these conditions with very little care to maintain them. Find plants by searching below or using filters on the left. Lavishly illustrated and featuring quick reference icons each species profile delivers a wealth of useful content to help guide plant selection and ensure successful propagation cultivation and maintenance.

Native pitcherplants of florida. They re rare and endangered so i should plant only native plants of florida. Gardens with natives find public gardens near your community that have native plants. Identify the florida friendly plants including florida native plants that will work in your yard or landscape design.

Native plants for your area. Recommended native landscape. Carphephorus odoratissimus vanilla plant deer s tongue florida paintbrush carphephorus paniculatus deer tongue hairy trilisa carphephorus pseudoliatris bristle leaf chaffhead carpinus caroliniana musclewood hornbeam blue beech. Since 1982 promoting natural florida gardens and landscapes.

Native plants are often a good bet for the florida gardener. We now have edibles and herbs too. We stock hundreds of species of trees shrubs vines grasses groundcovers wildflowers and pond plants to meet your needs. Native plants for florida gardens is an engaging and comprehensive resource that features 100 of florida s top natives for landscaping use.

Click on plant names for availability and details. Some popular natives in florida include beautyberry muhly grass coontie and southern magnolia. Native plants exist naturally in specific habitats.