Let's Plan! 25 Easy-to-Grow Florida Native Plants Designed to make native gardening simple and approachable, this guide breaks down each plant into easy-to-understand sections: What the plant looks like Sun and soil preferences Bloom seasons (spring, summer, fall, or winter) Florida hardiness regions (North, Central, South) Which pollinators and wildlife it attracts Students discover pollinator favorites like: Butterflyweed Dune Sunflower Firebush Goldenrod Purple Coneflower Swamp Milkweed Scarlet & Lyreleaf Sage Muhlygrass Coontie (host plant for the Atala butterfly) …and many more. Each profile highlights practical growing tips — from drought tolerance and sandy soil adaptability to salt tolerance and moisture needs. This guide helps students: Understand Florida ecosystems Learn how native plants support pollinators Make informed planting decisions Build confidence in real-world gardening Whether you’re planting a small pollinator bed, adding native shrubs to your yard, or designing a full Florida-friendly landscape, this book provides a clear, visual roadmap to growing plants that belong here — and that thrive here. By the end, students won’t just recognize Florida native plants — they’ll know how to grow them.
