THE NATIVE COLLECTION
The Native Collection
WHY BUY NATIVE?
Native plants are those that have grown and evolved for thousands of years within the specific attributes of our region. This means they are naturally adapted to the climate, soils and wildlife needs of our local environment -- they can thrive in our area with less water, less fertilizer, less chemicals and less maintenance. All the while, providing meaningful habitat for our local wildlife.
HOME GROWN
A curated collection to awaken your garden to Florida’s biodiversity. Watch butterflies dance, native bees gather nectar, and birds eagerly search for food amidst the vibrant landscape. Grown at the farm in Groveland, our wish is to inspire Floridians to plant purpose and revive Florida’s natural environment, one garden at a time.
TIPS FROM THE GROWER:
PREPPING TO PLANT
Our native plants thrive best when handled with care before planting. Watch this quick video to see how you should remove your new natives safely from their pots before planting in your garden or moving to another container.
THE COLLECTION
Our selection of native plants will thrive in both landscape plantings and outdoor container gardens. Browse the collection below and and reimagine all that your garden can do.
Purple Lovegrass
Eragrostis spectabilis
Provides seeds for birds and invertebrates and is the larval host for the Zabulon Skipper Butterfly.Details:
- Type: Grass
- Bloom Period: Late summer to fall
- Mature Height: 1 - 2’
- Mature Spread: 1 - 2’
- Light Requirement: Full sun
- Irrigation Requirement: Low
Blue Porter Flower
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Great nectar source for butterflies, host plant for the Tropical Buckeye, nectar plant for Clouded Skipper, Gulf Fritillary, Red Admiral, and Julia.Details:
- Type: Perennial Floral
- Bloom Period: Summer
- Mature Height: 1 - 3’
- Mature Spread: 2 - 4’
- Light Requirement: Part sun to partial shade
- Irrigation Requirement: Low
Sunshine Mimosa
Mimosa strigillosa
Provides nectar and pollen for bees. Host plant for Little Sulphur Butterfly.Details:
- Type: Groundcover
- Bloom Period: Spring to fall
- Mature Height: 2 - 9”
- Mature Spread: Indeterminate
- Light Requirement: Full to partial sun
- Irrigation Requirement: Low
Dry Twin Flower
Dyschoriste oblongifolia
Attractive to bees and several species of butterflies and is a host plant for the Common Buckeye.Details:
- Type: Groundcover
- Bloom Period: Spring to fall
- Mature Height: 0.5’
- Mature Spread: Indeterminate
- Light: Partial shade
- Irrigation: Medium
Lanceleaf Coreopsis
Coreopsis Lanceolata
Very attractive to honey bees and other pollinators, foliage is very cold tolerant, providing a clean look in winter.Details:
- Type: Herbaceous Floral
- Bloom Period: Year-round
- Mature Height: 1 - 2’
- Mature Spread: 1 - 2’
- Light: Full sun
- Irrigation: Low
False Rosemary
Conradia canescens
Provides nectar and pollen for bees.Details:
- Type: Perennial Floral
- Bloom Period: March to November
- Mature Height: 2 - 4’
- Mature Spread: 2 - 4’
- Light: Full sun
- Irrigation: Low
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
A champion for wildlife services, sustaining bees, birds, and butterflies. Host for Small Wavy-lined Emerald Moth and Silvery Checkerspot.Details:
- Type: Perennial Floral
- Bloom Period: Year round
- Mature Height: 1 - 2’
- Mature Spread: 1 - 2’
- Light: Full sun
- Irrigation: Low
Spotted Bee Balm
Monarda punctata
Serves an array of pollinators. Host plant for the Raspberry Pyrausta Butterfly & sustains bumblebees.Details:
- Type: Perennial Floral
- Bloom Period: June to August
- Mature Height: 4’
- Mature Spread: 3 - 4’
- Light: Full sun
- Irrigation: Low
Butterfly Milkweed (Orange)
Asclepias tuberosa
Host plant for the Monarch, Gray Hairstreak, Queen, and Milkweed Tussock Moth caterpillars.Details:
- Type: Perennial Floral
- Bloom Period: July to September
- Mature Height: 1 - 2’
- Mature Spread: 0.5 - 1.5’
- Light: Full sun
- Irrigation: Low
Scarlet Sage
Salvia coccinea
Sustains an amazing array of native pollinators.Details:
- Type: Perennial Floral
- Bloom Period: Summer to fall
- Mature Height: 2 - 3’
- Mature Spread: 2’
- Light: Full sun to minimal shade
- Irrigation: Low
Blanket Flower
Gaillardia pulchella
Host plant to the Bordered Patch Butterfly and the Painted Schinia Moth.Details:
- Type: Perennial Floral
- Bloom Period: Year round
- Mature Height: 1 - 1.5’
- Mature Spread: 2 - 3’
- Light: Partial to full sun
- Irrigation: Low
