Replace your lawn with a lawn-alternative groundcover like native sunshine mimosa, frogfruit, lakeside twinflower, or a Florida-friendly groundcover like the two types of perennial peanut at our nursery.

Landscaping with Florida’s native wildflowers and plants provides refuge for birds, bees and butterflies while creating “habitat highways” through urban settings. Level up your lawn with …

2023年2月12日 · When choosing ground cover plants for a Florida landscape, check the plant’s growing zone, sun exposure needs, and care requirements. It is also best to choose native Florida ground cover plants to prevent invasive species from taking over your garden.

2023年3月8日 · Frogfruit, a native Florida ground cover with a whimsical name, is a host plant to three different types of butterflies, says Silvasy. You can mow it and walk on it, and it’s drought and flood tolerant. The tiny purple flowers bloom year-round and attract pollinators. Plant it in full sun to part shade.

Here is a list of native groundcovers that are well-suited for plantings in gardens of Central Florida. Never collect native plants from the wild as it will deplete natural ecosystems. When possible, plant species grown straight from local seed sources.

Some of the most adaptable groundcovers are native Florida plants, like the beach sunflower, some ferns, and railroad vine. Other attractive groundcovers include English ivy and Asiatic jasmine.

Beach Sunflower, Bromeliads, Dianthus, jasmine minima, juniper, perennial peanut, mondo grass, sunshine mimosa, and sweet potato are some of the best ground covers that you can grow in Florida. Whether you’re looking for natives, those that quickly spread or tolerate shade, drought or salty conditions there’s something to suit your fancy.

2024年5月21日 · Do you have that difficult area under a tree where nothing can grow? Groundcovers are a great solution for this tough spots in the landscape. Here are some plant recommendations for Florida native plants that grow well in …

Florida native ground cover plants offer an ideal solution for sustainable and visually appealing landscaping. Their adaptability to local environmental conditions, low maintenance requirements, and numerous ecological benefits make them a valuable choice.

(Scaevola plumieri), sea lavender (Mallotonia gnaphalodes), sea oats (Uniola paniculata), and golden creeper (Ernodea littoralis) are four species of native ground cover useful for seaside landscaping.