Native Plant Nurseries in Florida

Find local native plant nurseries in Florida. Support pollinators and local ecosystems with plants native to your region.

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About Native Plants in Florida

Florida's subtropical and tropical climates support unique ecosystems including pine flatwoods, mangrove forests, freshwater marshes, and scrub habitat. With more native plant species than any other eastern state, Florida gardeners have endless options for wildlife-friendly landscapes. Explore Florida native plant nurseries for species adapted to heat, humidity, and sandy soils.

Ecoregions

Pine FlatwoodsScrubMangrove SwampEverglades MarshlandHardwood HammockCoastal Strand

Popular Native Species

  • Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)shrub
  • Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)tree
  • Coontie (Zamia integrifolia)fern
  • Muhly Grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris)grass
  • Firebush (Hamelia patens)shrub
  • Blanket Flower (Gaillardia pulchella)wildflower

Planting Season

The rainy season (June-September) is the best planting time in Florida, as warm rains help establish roots. Late fall through winter is also suitable for most of the state, though South Florida can plant year-round.

USDA Zones

8a-11b