Have you ever wondered what makes a plant a Florida native? The answer: a plant is considered native when it was documented to exist in Florida before European contact.
These time-honored plants have some special benefits:
Native plants will thrive in our sandy soil, still growing nice and strong.
They require less water and less fertilizer once established.
Using these plants in your garden will increase the biodiversity and support of native pollinators.
Planting Florida natives in your garden helps create a habitat and food for wildlife!
Our post shows some of the native plants that are thriving in our Homegrown National Park®.