by sustainscape | May 9, 2021 | Butterflies, Florida Native, Groundcover, Plant Selection
Blue Porterweed Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Tropical Buckeye Butterfly larva feeds on the leaves. Very showy purple flowers with a mat forming growth. Family: Verbenaceae Group: Dicot Substrate: Terrestrial Habit: Herb Perennation: Perennial Native Range: South...
by sustainscape | May 9, 2021 | Butterflies, Drought tolerant, Groundcover, Shady
Coontie Zamia pumila Very hearty. Extremely cold and drought tolerant. Host plant for rare Atala butterfly. Likes a decent amount of...
by sustainscape | Apr 24, 2021 | Butterflies, Florida Native, Plant Selection, Vine
Passion Vine Passiflora suberosa Excellent host plant for Zebra Longwing butterfly. This plant is a MUST in any native butterfly garden! Family: Passifloraceae Group: Dicot Substrate: Terrestrial Habit: Vine Perennation: Perennial Native Range: Southeastern United...
by sustainscape | Apr 24, 2021 | Butterflies, Florida Native, Low Shrub, Plant Selection, Shady
Plumbago Plumbago scandens Forms a dense, low growing shrub. Likes shade. Will intermix well with Ferns. Can handle extreme conditions like moisture and drought. Attracts and is a host plant for several species of butterflies. Family: Plumbaginaceae Group: Dicot...
by sustainscape | Apr 18, 2021 | Butterflies, Florida Native, Groundcover, Perennial, Plant Selection, Shady
Southern River Sage Salvia misella Kunth Low spreading ground cover with an herb scent. It has very tiny bluish flowers. Will attract many butterflies to nectar on the blooms. Like a good amount of shade. Family: Lamiaceae Group: Dicot Substrate: Terrestrial...
by sustainscape | Apr 17, 2021 | Birds, Butterflies, Florida Native, Plant Selection, Plants, Wildflower
Red Tropical Sage Salvia coccinea Attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies. Self-seeding – extended flowering periods – showy array of colored flowers. Family: Lamiaceae Group: Dicot Substrate: Terrestrial Habit: Herb Perennation: Perennial Native...
