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Florida Plant Directory
This pillar is the site’s plant-level reference library.
Use it to move from broad strategy into species-level decisions. The goal is not just to browse profiles, but to route each plant choice back into yard structure, climate realism, and plant roles.
Guides
How to Use the Florida Plant Directory
Start here to use plant pages in the right sequence instead of treating them as isolated profiles.
Choosing Core Plants for a Florida Yard
Use this guide to shortlist reliable plant roles before branching into narrower choices.
Best Starter Plants for Florida
Start with a short list of beginner-friendly plants before widening the search.
Florida Zone 9 Growing Strategy
Read this pillar first if climate risk and realism are your main concern.
Edible Landscaping in Florida
Read this pillar first if appearance, borders, and tidy design are your main concern.
Florida Food Forests
Read this pillar first if you are choosing plants for a layered system.
Why This Pillar Matters
Plant profiles are most useful when they are connected back to yard structure and climate reality. This pillar keeps the plant library from feeling isolated from the rest of the site.
Plant Guides
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African Kale in FloridaBrassica carinataA Florida field guide to African kale: cool-season timing, leafy harvests, and how to keep brassicas practical in warm climates.
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African Potato Mint in FloridaPlectranthus rotundifoliusA Florida field guide to African potato mint: warm-season tuber production, groundcover habit, and how it fits small edible yards.
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American Beautyberry in FloridaCallicarpa americanaA Florida field guide to American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana): native shrub structure, wildlife value, and how it fits in mixed edible yards.
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Bananas in FloridaMusa spp.A Florida field guide to growing bananas: variety selection, water and feeding, wind protection, and post-hurricane recovery.
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Barbados Cherry in FloridaMalpighia emarginataA Florida field guide to Barbados cherry (Malpighia emarginata): vitamin C-rich fruit, pruning, and placement in edible landscapes.
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Blue Porterweed in FloridaStachytarpheta jamaicensisA Florida field guide to blue porterweed: pollinator value, loose groundcover use, and how it fits relaxed Florida yards.
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Buttercup Tree in FloridaCochlospermum vitifoliumA Florida field guide to buttercup tree: seasonal bloom impact, dry-season structure, and where it belongs in warm Florida landscapes.
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Butterfly Pea in FloridaClitoria ternateaA Florida field guide to butterfly pea: trellis use, flower harvest, and easy warm-season color for Florida yards.
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Cassava in FloridaManihot esculentaA Florida field guide to cassava (Manihot esculenta): heat tolerance, propagation from cuttings, and harvesting roots responsibly.
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Chaya in FloridaCnidoscolus aconitifoliusA Florida field guide to chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius): perennial leafy green, propagation from cuttings, and important preparation notes.
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Cocoplum in FloridaChrysobalanus icacoA Florida field guide to cocoplum: hedge structure, native resilience, and how it works in productive Florida yard design.
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Colocasia in FloridaColocasia esculentaA Florida field guide to colocasia: moisture-loving growth, leaf mass, and how taro-type plants fit humid yards.
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Coontie in FloridaZamia integrifoliaA Florida field guide to coontie (Zamia integrifolia): native structure, drought tolerance, and where it fits in tidy Florida yards.
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Cranberry Hibiscus in FloridaHibiscus acetosellaA Florida field guide to cranberry hibiscus (Hibiscus acetosella): edible leaves, colorful hedge use, and how to manage it in hot, humid yards.
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Custard Apple in FloridaAnnona reticulataA Florida field guide to custard apple: site warmth, fruiting expectations, and where this annona fits in Florida yards.
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Daikon Radish in FloridaRaphanus sativus var. longipinnatusA Florida field guide to daikon radish: cool-season timing, root development, and how to use it in simple Florida rotations.
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Dwarf Tamarillo in FloridaSolanum abutiloidesA Florida field guide to dwarf tamarillo: fast growth, fruiting habit, and how to manage it as a short-lived specialty plant.
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Everglades Tomato in FloridaSolanum pimpinellifoliumA Florida field guide to Everglades tomato: heat tolerance, sprawling habit, and practical harvest expectations.
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Firebush in FloridaHamelia patensA Florida field guide to firebush (Hamelia patens): native-looking color, pollinator value, and how to manage it in warm Florida yards.
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Florida Betony in FloridaStachys floridanaA Florida field guide to Florida betony: edible tubers, patch behavior, and how to think about it in real yards.
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Florida King Peach in FloridaPrunus persicaA Florida field guide to Florida King peach: chill-hour realism, pruning expectations, and how to evaluate peach growing in Florida.
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Galanga in FloridaAlpinia galangaA Florida field guide to galanga (Alpinia galanga): rhizome use, tropical bed placement, and how it differs from standard ginger in Florida gardens.
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Golden Sugar Apple in FloridaAnnona squamosaA Florida field guide to golden sugar apple: annona care, warm-site placement, and how this type fits Florida fruit yards.
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Ground Cherry in FloridaPhysalis pruinosaA Florida field guide to ground cherry: warm-season timing, sprawling habit, and where it fits in simple kitchen-garden planning.
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Ice Cream Bean in FloridaInga spp.A Florida field guide to ice cream bean (Inga spp.): fast growth, shade creation, and food forest canopy strategy.
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Jackfruit in FloridaArtocarpus heterophyllusA Florida field guide to jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus): warm-zone performance, size management, and realistic expectations in Florida.
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Jamun in FloridaSyzygium cuminiA Florida field guide to jamun: tree size, fruit use, and how to think about it before planting in a Florida yard.
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Jujube in FloridaZiziphus jujubaA Florida field guide to jujube: heat tolerance, pruning realism, and where it fits better or worse in Florida landscapes.
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Katuk in FloridaSauropus androgynusA Florida field guide to katuk (Sauropus androgynus): shade tolerance, edible leaves, and managing it as a perennial green in warm climates.
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Lagos Spinach in FloridaCelosia argenteaA Florida field guide to Lagos spinach: tender leaf harvest, heat tolerance, and how to use it as a warm-season green.
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Lemongrass in FloridaCymbopogon citratusA Florida field guide to lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus): edible landscaping uses, propagation by division, and managing it as a clean border plant.
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Longevity Spinach in FloridaGynura procumbensA Florida field guide to longevity spinach: perennial leaf harvest, easy propagation, and where it fits in a warm-climate yard.
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Loquat in FloridaEriobotrya japonicaA Florida field guide to loquat (Eriobotrya japonica): fruiting cycles, pruning, pests—and practical propagation (seed, air-layering, grafting, and cuttings).
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Luffa in FloridaLuffa aegyptiacaA Florida field guide to luffa: trellis planning, harvest timing, and how to grow it for young eating or mature sponges.
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Lá lốt in FloridaPiper sarmentosumA Florida field guide to lá lốt: shade-loving herb growth, leaf harvest, and how to protect it in warm Florida gardens.
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Mango in FloridaMangifera indicaA Florida field guide to mango (Mangifera indica): varieties, disease pressure, pruning for structure, and container strategies for young trees.
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Mangosteen in FloridaGarcinia mangostanaA Florida field guide to mangosteen: climate realism, protection needs, and why it stays a specialty challenge in Florida.
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Mavuno Cowpea in FloridaVigna unguiculataA Florida field guide to Mavuno cowpea: heat-season bean production, resilience, and how it fits low-fuss Florida growing.
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Mexican Sunflower in FloridaTithonia diversifoliaA Florida field guide to Mexican sunflower: fast biomass, pollinator value, and how it fits into a warm-climate yard.
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Mint in FloridaMentha spp.A Florida field guide to mint: container strategy, moisture needs, and how to keep it useful instead of invasive.
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Monstera deliciosa in FloridaMonstera deliciosaA Florida field guide to Monstera deliciosa: edible fruit, tropical growth habit, and important ripeness safety notes.
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Moringa in FloridaMoringa oleiferaA Florida field guide to moringa (Moringa oleifera): cold strategy, pruning for leaf yield, pest pressure, and planting in sand.
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Mountain Soursop in FloridaAnnona montanaA Florida field guide to mountain soursop: annona growth habit, cold realism, and how it differs from easier starter fruit trees.
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Muhly Grass in FloridaMuhlenbergia capillarisA Florida field guide to muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris): native texture, seasonal color, and how it helps tidy Florida yards read intentional.
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Mulberry in FloridaMorus spp.A Florida field guide to mulberry (Morus spp.): fast growth, pruning for manageable size, and using mulberry as a productive edible landscape tree.
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Okinawan Spinach in FloridaGynura crepioidesA Florida field guide to Okinawan spinach: perennial leaf harvest, easy propagation, and warm-climate reliability.
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Papaya in FloridaCarica papayaA Florida field guide to papaya (Carica papaya): fast production, cold sensitivity, spacing, and storm-aware growth management.
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Passion Fruit in FloridaPassiflora edulisA Florida field guide to passion fruit: trellis planning, disease realism, and how to use it without letting it dominate the yard.
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Perennial Peanut in FloridaArachis glabrataA Florida field guide to perennial peanut: living groundcover, nitrogen support, and where it fits in a warm-climate yard.
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Pigeon Pea in FloridaCajanus cajanA Florida field guide to pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan): nitrogen fixation, chop-and-drop use, and managing it as a short-lived food forest shrub.
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Pineapple in FloridaAnanas comosusA Florida field guide to pineapple (Ananas comosus): planting crowns and slips, sun requirements, and how to grow pineapples as an edible landscape feature.
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Puerto Rican Taro in FloridaXanthosoma sagittifoliumA Florida field guide to Puerto Rican taro: moisture management, corm production, and how it fits humid edible landscapes.
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Purple Shamrock in FloridaOxalis triangularisA Florida field guide to purple shamrock: foliage contrast, seasonal behavior, and where it works as a small accent plant.
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Rat-Tail Radish in FloridaRaphanus caudatusA Florida field guide to rat-tail radish: pod harvest, warm-season use, and why it can make more sense than root radishes in Florida heat.
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Red Jamaican Cherry (Strawberry Tree) in FloridaMuntingia calaburaA Florida field guide to Red Jamaican cherry (Muntingia calabura): fast growth, small sweet fruit, and where it fits in a tropical Florida yard.
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Roselle (Hibiscus) in FloridaHibiscus sabdariffaA Florida field guide to roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa): planting windows, harvest timing, and how to grow it for calyx production.
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Scarlet Turk's Cap in FloridaMalvaviscus arboreus var. drummondiiA Florida field guide to scarlet Turk's cap: flowering shrub use, hummingbird value, and where it fits productive ornamental yards.
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Shampoo Ginger in FloridaZingiber zerumbetA Florida field guide to shampoo ginger (Zingiber zerumbet): ornamental tropical growth, flower-cone uses, and managing it in humid Florida landscapes.
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Sherbet Berry in FloridaGrewia asiaticaA Florida field guide to sherbet berry: shrub management, fruit quality, and how to use phalsa in Florida yards.
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Simpson's Stopper in FloridaMyrcianthes fragransA Florida field guide to Simpson's stopper (Myrcianthes fragrans): native hedge structure, pruning, and how it fits in a tidy Florida landscape.
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Standard Ginger in FloridaZingiber officinaleA Florida field guide to standard ginger (Zingiber officinale): rhizome harvest, moisture management, and how to fit it into a Florida edible landscape.
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Sugar Apple in FloridaAnnona squamosaA Florida field guide to sugar apple: site warmth, annona care, and why it is a strong Florida specialty fruit for the right yard.
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Surinam Cherry in FloridaEugenia unifloraA Florida field guide to Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora): edible hedge potential, fruit variation, and pruning management.
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Sweet Almond Bush in FloridaAloysia virgataA Florida field guide to sweet almond bush: fragrant bloom cycles, screening use, and where it fits in edible-style landscapes.
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Sweet Potato in FloridaIpomoea batatasA Florida field guide to sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas): slips, vine management, and using sweet potato as an edible groundcover.
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Tamarind in FloridaTamarindus indicaA Florida field guide to tamarind: tree scale, fruit use, and how to decide whether it fits a small or large yard.
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Turmeric in FloridaCurcuma longaA Florida field guide to turmeric (Curcuma longa): planting rhizomes, managing summer growth, and using it in partial-shade edible beds.
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Velvet Bean in FloridaMucuna pruriensA Florida field guide to velvet bean: vigorous vine growth, cover-crop behavior, and how to keep it within bounds.
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Vetiver Grass in FloridaChrysopogon zizanioidesA Florida field guide to vetiver grass: clumping habit, edge use, and where it helps structure a Florida yard.
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Walter's Viburnum in FloridaViburnum obovatumA Florida field guide to Walter's viburnum (Viburnum obovatum): native screening, repeated structure, and how it fits in Florida yard design.
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Wild Blackberry in FloridaRubus spp.A Florida field guide to wild blackberry: cane management, harvest realism, and where it fits in less formal Florida yards.
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Wild Blueberry in FloridaVaccinium spp.A Florida field guide to wild blueberry: soil acidity, native value, and where it fits in Florida yard planning.
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Winged Bean in FloridaPsophocarpus tetragonolobusA Florida field guide to winged bean: trellis management, heat-loving growth, and how to use it as a productive summer vine.
