Wild, Wet N Wacky Florida Plants

Wild, Wet N Wacky Florida Plants .We specialize in native Florida plants. Coastal, scrub, wetland, upland, bogs, ponds. Pesticide free

06/23/2026

River oats are a part to full shade ground grass. Growing along the banks of rivers, lakes, and ponds, the river oats thrive in moist to wet locations. A host to several skipper butterflies, the oats like seeds are eaten by birds and other wildlife. Spreading primarily through seed, they expand slowly but reliably in wetland areas.

American crinum lily is a full sun to full shade swamp plant. Thriving in moist, boggy conditions it can grow to be abou...
06/06/2026

American crinum lily is a full sun to full shade swamp plant. Thriving in moist, boggy conditions it can grow to be about 2 feet tall but spreads fairly rapidly from the bulb. A large white flower, the native crinum is an evergreen that blooms sporadically throughout the year. A host to the colorful Spanish moth, the flowers also attract the more common hawk moths as pollinator.

06/06/2026

Starry rosinw**d (Silphium asteriscus) is in bloom. It's a perennial with a long blooming season, which keeps both the pollinators and the gardeners happy. It does well in mostly sunny and mostly dry soils. It's native from Texas to New York and is described as a short-lived perennial, but in my North Florida yard, it's been going strong for more than 10 years.
The starry rosinw**d is an outlier in the daisy family (Asteraceae). While its flower head has the typical arrangement of disk florets in the center surrounded by showy ray florets that each have one outsized petal, the ray florets produce fruits while the disk florets are sterile.
For more information and photos, read my article “Starry rosinw**d is a star in Florida yards:” https://greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2023/08/starry-rosinw**d-is-star-in-florida.html

06/05/2026

We picked up some scrub bay and marlberry on the last trip. A few people have asked specifically for them, but unfortunately we don’t remember who. Let us know if you’re one of those looking for them, and we’ll hold them back for a while.

Black swallowtail caterpillars found at the nursery. They were munching down on mock bishop w**d that grows wild on the ...
06/04/2026

Black swallowtail caterpillars found at the nursery. They were munching down on mock bishop w**d that grows wild on the property. We have water dropwort in stock, which is another host for the black swallowtail along with dill and parsley.

Another load of plants were brought in. Firebush, climbing aster, white and yellow heliotrop, small flower false rosemar...
06/03/2026

Another load of plants were brought in. Firebush, climbing aster, white and yellow heliotrop, small flower false rosemary, blue sage, cutleaf coneflower, black eyed susan, and more.

06/01/2026

Coontie (Zamia integrifolia), a beautiful & unique plant native to most of Florida & some Caribbean islands, has an interesting history of over exploitation & the near extinction of the Atala butterfly (Eumaeus atala) that depends on this plant as its larval food source. Today, coontie is widely planted in all of Florida because it's attractive, drought-tolerant, salt-spray tolerant, plus it grows in poor soil & does not need trimming.
Read my latest article: https://greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com/2026/06/coonties-floridas-only-native-cycad.html

05/26/2026

Oblongleaf twinflower is an all round ground cover, thriving equally well in moist and shady or dry and sunny locations. While it does suffer some during a drought, it is quick to recover once the drought breaks. Growing six to eight inches tall, it spreads in a solid clump several feet wide. It is somewhat deciduous, frequently dying back to the ground during the winter or harsh droughts. It blooms off an on throughout the year, attracting pollinators including the common buckeye which hosts on it.

05/22/2026

Also known as Dune Morning Glory or White Beach Morning Glory, Ipomoea imperati plays an important role in coastal ecosystems by helping stabilize surface sands while thriving in harsh shoreline conditions
✔ Tolerant of salt spray, wind, heat, and drought
✔ Adapted to nutrient-poor, well-drained coastal soils
✔ Spreading growth habit suited for dune systems
✔ Distinct white flowers provide seasonal visual interest

At EarthBalance®, we value native coastal species that contribute to healthier, more resilient shoreline ecosystems across Florida and the Southeast.

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05/22/2026

Green Sea Oxeye Daisy (Borrichia arborescens) is a proven choice for coastal restoration and salt-tolerant planting in Florida’s shoreline environments.

✔ Native to Florida and the southeastern U.S.
✔ Highly tolerant of salt spray and sandy soils
✔ Performs in coastal strand, back-dune, and mangrove edge environments
✔ Supports pollinators and coastal biodiversity

While primary dune species like Uniola paniculata (sea oats) drive dune formation, Green Sea Oxeye Daisy plays a key supporting role—helping stabilize secondary zones and build resilient plant communities over time.

Available now from our native nurseries.
Bulk orders ready for coastal restoration, mitigation, and resilient landscape projects.

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