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Garcinia humilis
Achachairu is a slow-growing, Florida-friendly tree that can reach a height of 20’ to 50’. Achachairu grows best in full sun to partial shade, with average to moist, nutrient rich soil. Can tolerate some drought and flooding, but is not wind resistant. The new growth emerges copper and then matures to a dark green, and the small, orange fruit is edible for both birds and humans!
Ocimum kilimandscharicum × basilicum 'Dark Opal'
Non-native, Florida-friendly, fragrant edible perennial herb. African Blue Basil is a hardy herb that prefers full sun in winter and light shade in summer. Grows to be 3’-4’ tall. Average, composted soil, frost protection required. Pollinators, especially honey bees, love this shrub.
Persea americana
Florida-friendly, evergreen, fast-growing fruit tree; 30’-50’ tall, but can be kept at 10’ tall for easy fruit picking. Full sun is best for fruit production, with average to dry, well-drained soil; not flood-tolerant. Should be planted 25’-30’ away from trees or buildings.
Malpighia emarginata
Barbados Cherry is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean that grows up to 12 feet tall and wide with a rounded, multi-trunked form. This fast-growing tropical plant features delicate foliage and produces small, attractive pink flowers intermittently from spring through fall, followed by bright red, cherry-like fruits. The tart, edible fruits are exceptionally high in vitamin C—containing 30 times more than oranges—and ripen about one month after flowering. Thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soils, it's drought-tolerant once established and serves as an excellent ornamental shrub, specimen plant, or container plant in zones 9B-11, attracting butterflies and providing edible fruit for both wildlife and humans.
This native, deciduous, prunable shrub grows to be 6’x6’ and does best in dry to moist (well-drained) soils, with full sun to shade. With light purple flowers in spring and showy purple berries in fall, Beautyberry makes a great addition to many Florida landscapes. The attractive weeping branches look lovely when planted under trees, bringing in pollinators with their flowers and birds with the berries. Their berries are edible for humans as well, and can be turned into jams and syrups!
Capsicum annuum 'Pequin'
Bird Pepper is a native edible pepper that grows to be 12”-24” tall and 12”-18” wide. They grow best in full sun and well-drained, fertile, slightly acidic soil. They have small, dark-green pointed leaves and white flowers that are followed by very small, but very spicy, edible orange peppers. While the spice is on the higher side, they have a unique, smoky and citrusy flavor that works well in a variety of culinary applications.
Hamelia patens var. ‘calusa’
Calusa is shorter growing native cultivar of the large native firebush. It is evergreen, flowering, long-lived shrub that can be kept easily at its mature height of approx. 6’. It needs average to moist (well-drained soils) but can adapt to dry in little bit of shade. The year-round red-orange flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies and provide food for birds. The foliage on Calusa tends to be a deeper red than the larger traditional native firebush and can turn burgundy in cooler weather. The fruit is edible and has a long history of medicinal and industrial use and can be made into syrup or wine.
Averrhoa carambola
Carambola or Star Fruit is a non-native, Florida-friendly, small evergreen fruit tree that grows to be 22’-33’ tall and 20’-25’ wide. They grow best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. They have soft-green leaves and yellow, star-shaped fruit that have a delightful sweet-tart taste.
Eugenia aggregata
Cherry of the Rio Grande is a non-native, Florida-friendly evergreen fruit tree that grows to be 10’-20’ tall. They grow best in full sun and moist, but well-draining, slightly acidic rich soil. They have fragrant, white flowers that are followed by small, dark purple to almost black fruit with a classic cherry taste.
Hibiscus acetosella
Cranberry Hibiscus is a non-native, Florida-friendly flowering shrub that grows to be 3’-5’ tall. These fast-growing plants feature dark red stems, foliage, and flowers, making them a dramatic addition to gardens and landscapes. They grow best in full sun and loose, rich organic soil. In addition to bringing in butterflies, pollinators, and hummingbirds, their flowers are edible for humans, and can be used to make teas, along with the young leaves.
Vaccinium darrowii
Darrows Blueberry is a native perennial shrub that grows to about 2’ tall with a 2’ spread. Full sun to light shade, sandy, acidic, well-drained soil. Darrows Blueberry has attractive, rainbow-colored foliage with white flowers in spring followed by tiny purple, blue, or black wild blueberries. Great pollinator plant for bees, especially native bees!
Sambucus canadensis
Elderberry is a fast-growing native shrub that offers beauty, food, and unmatched wildlife value. This versatile plant thrives in moist soils and adapts easily to sun or partial shade, reaching 6-20 feet to create a lush, pollinator-friendly hedge or specimen plant. In early summer, you'll enjoy massive clusters of fragrant white flowers that attract butterflies, followed by nutrient-rich dark purple berries perfect for homemade syrups and jams. As a cornerstone of the native wildlife garden, Elderberry is a favorite for songbirds and beneficial insects alike.
Morus nigra
Florida-friendly, dwarf variety. The Everbearing Mulberry is a low-maintenance, self-fertile, edible black mulberry. Perennial shrub or small tree. They do well in full sun, with moist, but well-drained soil. Use an organic, slow release fertilizer. They bloom year-round and fruit Spring through Summer. Also works well as a potted plant!
Solanum pimpinellifolium
Everglades Tomato is a hardy tomato that naturalizes here in Florida and can be grown all year. Growing best in sun to partial shade and average to moist soil, this plant does well in many Florida landscapes and provides delicious, small tomatoes all summer long. While it does need to be protected from frost, it is disease and pest resistant!
Foeniculum vulgare
Fennel is a highly aromatic, dual-purpose perennial herb that serves both the kitchen garden and the landscape as a vital host plant for swallowtail butterflies. Prefers full sun during the winter but benefits from partial shade during the intense summer heat. Grows best in average to moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic compost. It can be successfully grown as a perennial all year round in Florida, though optimal growth occurs during the cooler months. Features fine, thread-like, feathery foliage and bright yellow umbrella-shaped flower clusters (umbels). It can grow from 3 to 6 feet tall. An essential larval host plant for the Eastern Black Swallowtail butterfly. The plant brings a sweet, anise-like flavor to seafood, soups, and salads.
Hamelia patens
Firebush is a native, evergreen, 12’, prunable, shrub. It does best in dry to moist (well-drained) soils, sun/part shade, and is very fast-growing. With year-round, showy flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies, and berries that serve as a food source for song birds, Firebush makes a lovely addition to many Florida landscapes, especially pollinator and hummingbird gardens. In addition to its ecological benefits, the fruit is edible and has a long history of medicinal and industrial uses. Ripe fruit is black, edible raw and can be made into a syrup or wine!
Prunus umbellata
Flatwoods plum is a small, native, deciduous, flowering and fruiting edible wild plum tree that can be grown in sun or under larger trees. It’s beautiful white flowers in the spring attract pollinators and it produces plums in summer that are small tart and edible for both people and birds.
Chrysobalanus icaco var. ‘Horizontal’
Horizontal cocoplum is a lower-growing, sprawling and easily trim-able native relative of the upright red-tipped or green cocoplum. It does well in coastal conditions because it is highly salt-tolerant and can withstand full sun. It has flowers for pollinators and its fruits are edible for birds and people.
Cymbopogon citratus
Lemongrass is a non-native, Florida-friendly, perennial edible grass that grows 3’-4’ tall and 2’-3’ wide. They require full sun and rich, well-draining, loamy, clay, or sandy soil. When crushed, their leaves give off a lovely citrusy scent, and their lower stalks can be used to flavor soups, curries, and teas. As large clumping grass, they also make great border plants for folks who want to add some texture to their landscape.
Gynura procumbens
Longevity Spinach is a non-native, Florida-friendly, edible trailing vine that grows best in indirect sun or partial shade, with rich, well-draining soil. Unlike some greens, Longevity Spinach is known for its extreme heat and humidity tolerance, making it an ideal choice for many Florida gardens and landscapes. The leaves can be enjoyed raw or cooked, and have a variety of culinary applications, such as salads, smoothies, and soups and stir-fries.
Eriobotrya japonica
Loquat is a non-native, Florida-friendly, evergreen fruiting tree that grows 15’-25’ tall. They grow best in full sun to partial shade, with average, well-draining sandy, clay, or loamy soil. Their flowers are highly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators, and their apricot-like fruit can be enjoyed by humans and wildlife alike.
Salvia lyrata
Lyreleaf Sage is a long-lived, reseeding, perennial, evergreen, ground-covering wildflower that blooms in the spring and summer. Lyreleaf likes sun to shade and dry to wet (well-drained) soils. The purple flowers attract hummingbirds as well as other pollinators like butterflies. The young leaves are edible and the plant is used medicinally.
Tagetes lucida
This hardy herb is a must-have for warm-climate herb gardeners. Its glossy, narrow leaves produce a sweet fragrance and flavor remarkably similar to licorice or anise and its golden flowers are super showy.
Flavor Profile: A bold, sweet anise scent and flavor. It holds up much better in cooked dishes than French Tarragon.
Pollinator Friendly: In late summer and fall, the plant is covered in clusters of small, golden-yellow flowers that attract butterflies and bees.
Heat & Drought Tolerant: Unlike traditional tarragon, this variety loves the sun and handles humidity and dry spells with ease.
Garden Versatility: Grows into a tidy, upright bush (roughly 2–3 feet tall), making it perfect for borders, containers, or dedicated herb "cocktail" gardens.
Mentha villosa
Mojito Mint is a non-native, Florida-friendly perennial herb that can grow 1’-3’ tall and 2’-3’ wide. They do well in full sun to partial shade and rich, moist, well-draining soil. The leaves are fragrant and edible, often used in mojitos and teas, salads, and as a garnish. The flowers are also highly attractive to pollinators.
Vitis rotundifolia “Southern Home”
Muscadine Grape is a hardy, native grape that withstands the sun and heat of the summer - while providing you with deliciously sweet grapes! Growing 8’-10’x 8’, in full sun and average well-drained soil, they make a great addition to arbors or chain-link fences. They are a larval host for Grape Leaffolder Moths and Sphinx Moths, and are considered the best muscadine for home gardens.
Rubus niveus
Mysore Raspberry is a non-native, Florida-friendly, edible vining shrub that can grow 8’-10’ tall when trained onto a trellis. They grow best in full sun to partial shade, with moist, well-drained soil. These plants are very tolerant of the heat, unlike some other raspberry varieties, making them an excellent choice for Florida landscapes. Their pink blooms bring in pollinators, and their fruit can be enjoyed by humans and local wildlife.
Gynura bicolor
Okinawa Spinach is a non-native, Florida-friendly perennial sprawling mound that can grow to be 2’-3’ tall and wide. They grow well in full sun and partial shade and well-drained organic soil. These plants are very tolerant of the Florida heat, producing crisp, bicolored leaves with a deep green top and dark purple underside. The leaves can be enjoyed raw in salads and smoothies, or cooked into soups and stir-fries.
Petroselinum crispum
Parsley is a non-native and Florida-friendly many-purpose garden plant that can be grown year-round in Florida. It is an edible plant for both people and butterflies. Many gardeners include it in their butterflies gardens as it is an easy-to-grow host plant for Black Swallowtail butterflies. It can tolerate sun (in winter) and partial shade (in summer), average to moist (well-drained) soils, and it benefits from amended soils (organic compost/content).
Ananas comosus ‘Florida Special’
Pineapple is a non-native, Florida-friendly edible plant that can grow 2’-3’ tall. They grow best in full sun with average to dry sandy soil. Each plant will produce one pineapple fruit, and they can be planted in the ground or grown in containers. The Florida Special pineapple is a golden variety. It can withstand temperatures down to the mid 30s.
Passiflora edulis “Purple Possum”
Purple Passionvine is a Florida-friendly, evergreen, perennial, showy passion variety known for it’s fruit, unlike other passion varieties that are known for serving as host plants. While the fruit and the flowers are the stars of the show, Purple Possum also serves as a host plant for Zebra Longwing and Gulf Fritillary caterpillars, so you can use this plant to feed yourself, and your local butterflies! Grow in full sun with rich, well-draining sandy soil for the best blooms and fruit. The vines and fruit get heavy as they grow, so provide a sturdy trellis, arbor, tree, or fence to support them.
Chrysobalanus icaco ‘Red Tip’
Red Tip Cocoplum is a popular cultivar of the native Florida cocoplum that grows 5’-20’ tall with an attractive upright to spreading form. This evergreen shrub is distinguished by its striking new growth that emerges bright red to orange-bronze before maturing to glossy, dark green rounded leaves. It produces clusters of small white flowers in summer followed by edible dark purple fruits that can be used for jellies and preserves. It thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for hedging, privacy screens, and buffer plantings in zones 10-11.
Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary is a non-native, Florida-friendly evergreen woody herb that serves a purpose in the garden and the kitchen. Reaching 2’-5’ in height, with full sun and dry to average, well-draining sandy or rocky soil, Rosemary is a great drought-tolerant herb that handles the Florida heat very well. With flowers for pollinators from late winter to spring, and an undeniably delicious flavor when using the leaves, this plant can be used in a butterfly garden and in teas, soups, and roasts.
Coccoloba uvifera
A tropical-looking and unique native plant, Sea Grape grows to 10-30 ft tall and can be trimmed. Grow in full sun as a large shrub for screening and privacy or as a large sculptural tree in semi-shade. The leaves of Sea Grape are lightly deciduous and interesting with seasonal changes in color. The fruit grows in beautiful clusters and is enjoyed by both birds and people.
Cucurbita moschata
Seminole pumpkin is a heat-tolerant, vining squash that was traditionally cultivated by the Seminole tribe. This hardy variety produces small to medium-sized, tan or buff-colored fruits with sweet, orange flesh that stores well for months. It's perfectly adapted to hot, humid climates and is prized for both its nutritional value and its ability to thrive in challenging growing conditions where other squash varieties fail.
It takes 90-140 days to go from flower to fruit.
Tradescantia ohiensis
This commonly known wildflower is widespread across the east of the United States in woodlands and forests. It likes part sun to full sun with well-draining soils with average moisture and can grow 2’-4’. Its delicate blue flowers are a pop of color in any garden and attract a variety of native pollinators.
Monarda punctata
Also known as Dotted Horsemint, this perennial, re-seeding, native wildflower grows to about 2’-3’ in the average garden. It can thrive in full sun to light shade, in dry to moist (well-drained) soils, and has light pink to purple flowers from late spring through early fall. It’s aromatic and can be used as a culinary and medicinal herb in the kitchen. Spotted beebalm attracts numerous pollinators including our native bumblebees.
Rubus fruticosus 'Natchez'
Thornless Blackberry ‘Natchez’ is a non-native, Florida-friendly, deciduous, edible vining shrub that grows 4’-6’ tall and 4’-5’ wide. They do well in full sun, and rich, moist, slightly acidic soil. The flowers attract pollinators and the fruit are edible for birds and humans.
Morus hybr. ‘Tice’
Tice Mulberry is a non-native, Florida-friendly deciduous fruit tree that grows to be 15’-60’ tall, depending on the pruning methods used to maintain it. They grow best in full sun to light shade with rich, well-draining loamy soil, though they are highly adaptable to poor soil conditions. While the Tice Mulberry fruits seasonally, they fruit profusely during their season, producing many large, black, delicious berries that are edible for humans and local wildlife.
Ilex vomitoria ‘Pendula’
Weeping Yaupon Holly is a graceful cultivar of the native yaupon holly that grows 15-25 feet tall with distinctive drooping, pendulous branches that create an elegant weeping form. This evergreen cultivar features the same small, leathery dark green leaves as the species and produces inconspicuous flowers followed by bright red berries on female plants that attract birds. The cascading branches give it a unique architectural quality, making it an excellent focal point or specimen tree for large landscapes. Like its parent species, it's extremely drought and salt-tolerant, adaptable to various soil conditions, and requires minimal maintenance once established.
Viola sororia
Common Violet is a stemless, rhizomatous perennial native to Florida. This low-growing species features glossy, heart-shaped leaves that are edible. It produces attractive white flowers with some blue veining that bloom in mid-spring and in winter. It thrives in moist, rich soils and dappled sunlight but adapts to various light conditions and soil types. Known for spreading to form pollinator-friendly ground cover it's valued for naturalizing in woodland gardens and shaded areas.
Fragaria virginiana
Wild Strawberry is a native North American strawberry species that grows naturally in Florida's cooler, higher elevation areas and shaded woodlands. This low-growing perennial produces small, intensely flavorful berries that are much smaller than commercial strawberries but pack more concentrated taste. It's an important native plant that provides food for wildlife and for people. Does well in a hanging basket, pot, or shady garden beds.
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