Aquatic Plants of Florida

Salt tolerant tree that can reach 40 ft. Reduces erosion along coastal shorelines. Zones 9+. Prefers moist-wet conditions. White flowers attract honey bees. Leaves secrete salt through glands. Commonly known for upward spiked breathing roots called pheumatophores

A sharp or needle-like perennial herb grass up to 4.5 ft. that is found in tidal marshes on the banks of rivers and brackish waterways. Forms very dense colonies that often appear dark gray, silver, green or "black" from a distance. Tall grass often mats to one side. Can pierce clothing and human skin causing minor skin infections. Spreads vegetatively and to a lesser extent by very small seeds every few years in late Spring to Summer. Excellent for bank stabilization. Habitat for gators, birds, snails, insects and other wetland wildlife. Zones 7+.

Low growing, up to 1.5 feet, coastal wildflower with bright reddish-orange flowers tinged with yellow on petal edges. Flowers year-round and attracts butterflies. Salt tolerance, full to partial sun. Found Zones 7+ on beaches, inland coastal areas, road ways, and fields. Self seeding once established. Tolerates hot and dry environments in poor soil conditions. Landscape value.

Low growing, up to 1.5 feet, coastal wildflower with bright reddish-orange flowers tinged with yellow on petal edges. Flowers year-round and attracts butterflies. Salt tolerance, full to partial sun. Found Zones 7+ on beaches, inland coastal areas, road ways, and fields. Self seeding once established. Tolerates hot and dry environments in poor soil conditions. Landscape value.

Perennial with flattened, leaf-like flowering stems growing up to 18 in. long and bearing light-blue, star-shaped flowers a few inches above the leaves. Zones 3-10.