Plants along the coastline are subject to various environmental stresses such as salinity, strong winds, constant exposure to saline sprays. Here is a list of Florida native plants that are highly tolerant of salty wind and salt spray for your coastal landscape.
Surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico to its west, the Atlantic Ocean to its east, and the Florida Straits to its south, Florida is noted for the natural and scenic beauty of its 1,100-mile coastline bordered by sandy beaches.
Plants along the coastline are subject to various environmental stresses such as salinity, strong winds, and constant exposure to saline sprays. Salt tolerance of a groundcover, vine, shrub, or tree relates to its ability to withstand not only salinity but all of the environmental stresses.
According to the U.S. Forest Service, Invasive species have contributed to the decline of 42% of U.S. endangered and threatened species and 18% of U.S. endangered or threatened species. Invasive species compete directly with native species for moisture, sunlight, nutrients, and space. They displace and alter native plant communities, degrade wildlife habitat and water quality, and potentially lead to increased soil erosion.
The federal government has estimated that nearly 25 percent of the 20,000 plant species native to North America are at risk of extinction, many of these through habitat loss. You can help reverse this trend by planting great native plants in your garden.
A plant is considered native if it occurs naturally in a particular region or ecosystem without human introduction. There are many benefits to growing native plants.
Here is a list of Florida native plants that are highly tolerant of salty wind and salt spray for your coastal landscape.
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Florida |
|---|---|
| Tolerance | Salt |
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| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Florida |
|---|---|
| Tolerance | Salt |
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