Aquatic Plants of Florida

Evergreen tree that reaches 35+ ft. Found in moist to wet treed areas. Used for margins of lakes, ponds and other wetland sites. Grows in Zones 7+, except Florida Keys. Commonly known for its numerous bright red berries. Sun, shade and light salt tolerant. Wildfowl value.

Perennial groundcover found on beaches and dunes. High tolerance for salt and drought. Prefers well-drained sandy soils and full sunlight. Zones 8+. Yellow flowers attract wildfowl and butterflies.

Perennial groundcover found on beaches and dunes. High tolerance for salt and drought. Prefers well-drained sandy soils and full sunlight. Zones 8+. Yellow flowers attract wildfowl and butterflies.

Dark green perennial used for habitat restoration and landscapes. Reaches up to 2+ feet in ideal soil and moisture conditions. Wider/rolled leaves versus flat/narrow leaves on regular Fakahatchee. Found in Zones 8+, though native to only South Florida. Grows among rocky limestone pinelands and scrubs. Moisture and sun tolerance. Naturally found on burned sites.

Dark green perennial used for habitat restoration and landscapes. Reaches up to 2+ feet in ideal soil and moisture conditions. Wider/rolled leaves versus flat/narrow leaves on regular Fakahatchee. Found in Zones 8+, though native to only South Florida. Grows among rocky limestone pinelands and scrubs. Moisture and sun tolerance. Naturally found on burned sites.