20 Native Florida Plants That Thrive in the State’s Heat and Humidity
27.08.2024 - 18:07
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Florida’s climate is one of its most important assets. Nicknamed the “Sunshine State,” Florida boasts a humid subtropical climate in the north and central sections along with a tropical climate throughout a majority of the south. The state's native plants are already well suited for its climate and soil conditions, so they can usually thrive without additional irrigation or fertilization.
Even better, since Florida's native plants evolved alongside its native wildlife, the plants enhance and nurture the biodiversity there, including important pollinators necessary to Florida’s plant and food production.
Here are 20 native plants to include in your Florida landscape.
Some of the plants on this list are toxic to pets. For more information about the safety of specific plants, consult the ASPCA's searchable database.
The American beautyberry is known for the striking purple berries that grow in clusters on the plant's branches. These berries represent an important food source for many bird species, while the foliage is a favorite of white-tailed deer. The perennial shrub can reach a height of nine feet when grown in the right soil and moisture conditions.
The yellow jessamine is native to the Southern United States. With its trumpet-shaped yellow flowers and sweet scent, this vine blooms from February to May, in small clusters with evergreen foliage. The stems can exceed 20 feet, climbing over trellises and fences to provide dense coverage year-round. The yellow jessamine is deer and rabbit-resistant. However, it's important to note that all parts of the plants are highly toxic and the sap may cause skin irritation, so keep children away from it.
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Also called wild red
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