{"id":7378,"date":"2022-01-01T21:40:10","date_gmt":"2022-01-01T21:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/?p=7378"},"modified":"2026-10-06T01:48:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T01:48:37","slug":"popular-landscape-plants-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/popular-landscape-plants-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida&#8217;s Top 10 Most Popular Landscape Plants"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u2022 <strong>Top picks:<\/strong> Florida\u2019s most popular landscape plants include azaleas, crape myrtles, palms, lantanas, and native firebush and tickseed.<br>\u2022 <strong>Region matters:<\/strong> Florida spans several hardiness zones, so check that a plant suits your part of the state before you buy it.<br>\u2022 <strong>Built for Florida:<\/strong> The best plants handle heat, sandy soil, salt spray, wind, and swings between heavy rain and drought.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most popular landscape plants in Florida are American beautyberry, azaleas, crape myrtles, firebush, junipers, lantanas, magnolias, palms, salvias, and tickseed. They\u2019re common for a reason: They grow well and look good in Florida\u2019s climate.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re looking for a new plant for your garden, take a look around your neighborhood. Below, you\u2019ll find each plant\u2019s size, sun, soil, and water needs, plus the traits that help any plant survive in a Florida yard.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019d rather enjoy your yard than work in it, LawnLove\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/gardener\">local gardening pros<\/a> can help plant and care for your garden beds.<\/p>   <div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-8590299a-5692-40dc-88f5-7b218f322f70\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \"> \t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\" style=\"\">In this article:<\/div> \t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\"> \t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\"> \t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/popular-landscape-plants-florida\/#0-10-most-popular-landscape-plants-in-florida\" style=\"\">10 most popular landscape plants in Florida<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/popular-landscape-plants-florida\/#11-characteristics-of-a-florida-friendly-landscape-plant\" style=\"\">Characteristics of a Florida-friendly landscape plant<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/popular-landscape-plants-florida\/#17-plant-basics-vocabulary\" style=\"\">Plant basics vocabulary<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/popular-landscape-plants-florida\/#18-faqs\" style=\"\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>   <h2 id=\"0-10-most-popular-landscape-plants-in-florida\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"10-most-popular-landscape-plants-in-florida\">10 most popular landscape plants in Florida<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida\u2019s 10 most popular landscape plants mix native shrubs, flowering trees, palms, and tough wildflowers. Here\u2019s how they compare at a glance before the full profiles.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Plant<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Where it grows in Florida<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>American beautyberry<\/td><td>Native shrub<\/td><td>Whole state<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Azaleas<\/td><td>Flowering shrub<\/td><td>North and Central<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Crape myrtles<\/td><td>Tree or shrub<\/td><td>Whole state<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Firebush<\/td><td>Native shrub<\/td><td>Whole state<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Junipers<\/td><td>Tree, shrub, or ground cover<\/td><td>Varies by species<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lantanas<\/td><td>Flowering shrub<\/td><td>Whole state<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magnolias<\/td><td>Tree or tall shrub<\/td><td>North and Central, plus two species in South<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Palms and cycads<\/td><td>Tree, shrub, or ground cover<\/td><td>Varies by species<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Salvias<\/td><td>Flower<\/td><td>Whole state<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tickseed<\/td><td>Native wildflower<\/td><td>Whole state<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"1-1-american-beautyberry-callicarpa-americana-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"1-american-beautyberry-callicarpa-americana\">1. American beautyberry (<em>Callicarpa americana<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">American beautyberry is a native Florida plant with floppy branches covered in bright green leaves. From late summer to early fall, clusters of purple berries burst forth for a pop of color.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">American beautyberry grows naturally all over Florida, and many people include it in their landscapes as a specimen plant or shrub screen.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant basics:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Growth habit:<\/strong> Shrub<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Where it grows in Florida:<\/strong> Whole state<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Size at maturity:<\/strong> 3-8 feet tall and 4-8 feet wide<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Foliage:<\/strong> Deciduous in North Florida and evergreen in South Florida<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Full sun or partial shade<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Soil preferences:<\/strong> Grows best in loam soil high in organic matter but also tolerates nutrient-poor sandy soils<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Water about 1 inch per week when there\u2019s no rain and skip weeks with rainfall<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Hazards:<\/strong> Non-toxic and no safety hazards<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"2-2-azaleas-rhododendron-spp-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"2-azaleas-rhododendron-spp\">2. Azaleas (<em>Rhododendron spp.<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You know it\u2019s springtime in North and Central Florida because you see azaleas blooming everywhere. In April or May, these flowering shrubs are absolutely covered with pink or white blossoms, and there are less common varieties available in blue, yellow, red, and other colors.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, South Floridians don\u2019t get to enjoy these beauties because azaleas don\u2019t do well in extreme heat.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant basics:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Growth habit:<\/strong> Shrub<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Where it grows in Florida:<\/strong> North and Central Florida<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Size at maturity:<\/strong> Up to 10 feet tall and 8 feet wide, depending on the species<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Foliage:<\/strong> Some species are evergreen and some are deciduous<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Partial shade<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Soil preferences:<\/strong> Acidic soil that drains well<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Water only when the top few inches of soil dry out (usually 2 or 3 times a month in cooler weather and up to twice a week during summer)<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Hazards:<\/strong> Toxic to people and pets if ingested<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/rsz_sunnyday-pictures-l9l_nt4oqia-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Crape Myrtle\" class=\"wp-image-11108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/rsz_sunnyday-pictures-l9l_nt4oqia-unsplash.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/rsz_sunnyday-pictures-l9l_nt4oqia-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/rsz_sunnyday-pictures-l9l_nt4oqia-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/rsz_sunnyday-pictures-l9l_nt4oqia-unsplash-610x406.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"3-3-crape-myrtles-lagerstroemia-indica-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"3-crape-myrtles-lagerstroemia-indica\">3. Crape myrtles (<em>Lagerstroemia indica<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/guide-to-crape-myrtles\/\">Crape myrtles<\/a> come in all shapes and sizes because there are many different cultivars, from full-size trees that grow up to 30 feet tall to dwarf varieties that are more like small shrubs.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They produce beautiful fluffy-looking flowers that are usually pink but also can be different shades of red, purple, or white. Blooms first appear in July and sometimes stay until the first frost of winter.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant basics:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Growth habit:<\/strong> Tree or shrub<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Where it grows in Florida:<\/strong> Whole state<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Size at maturity:<\/strong> Anywhere from 2-30 feet tall and 2-15 feet wide depending on the variety<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Foliage:<\/strong> Deciduous<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Full sun<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Soil preferences:<\/strong> Tolerates most soil types as long as they have good drainage<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Water deeply once per week, maybe twice per week in summer if you find the soil dries out quickly<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Hazards:<\/strong> Non-toxic and no safety hazards<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_firebush_hamelia_patens_2.jpg\" alt=\"bright red firebush blooms in clusters\" class=\"wp-image-7469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_firebush_hamelia_patens_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_firebush_hamelia_patens_2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_firebush_hamelia_patens_2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_firebush_hamelia_patens_2-610x343.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_firebush_hamelia_patens_2-390x219.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Mokkie | <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Firebush_(Hamelia_patens)_2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0 Wikimedia Commons\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 3.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"4-4-firebush-hamelia-patens-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"4-firebush-hamelia-patens\">4. Firebush (<em>Hamelia patens<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firebush is another Florida native shrub. It shoots out flares of vibrant orange-red tubular flowers that keep blooming from late spring until frost. The flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, and the plant\u2019s berries attract songbirds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In North Florida, don\u2019t be alarmed if firebush dies back after the first freeze. It grows again in spring, which makes it a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu\/plants\/ornamentals\/firebush.html\">root-hardy perennial<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant basics:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Growth habit:<\/strong> Shrub; can be grown as a small tree in South Florida<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Where it grows in Florida:<\/strong> Whole state<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Size at maturity:<\/strong> 3-8 feet tall in most of the state (up to 15 feet tall in South Florida) and 2-6 feet wide<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Foliage:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Full sun or partial shade<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Soil preferences:<\/strong> Any soil that drains well<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Water deeply once per week for the first year, then switch to once every 2 weeks (skip watering when there\u2019s rainfall)<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Hazards:<\/strong> Non-toxic and no safety hazards<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"5-5-junipers-juniperus-spp-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"5-junipers-juniperus-spp\">5. Junipers (<em>Juniperus spp.<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Juniper trees and shrubs are extremely low-maintenance, they keep their leaves all year, and they can grow in a variety of conditions. For these reasons, they\u2019re popular landscape plants across the country.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The juniper plant\u2019s foliage is needle-like at first, but it flattens out as it matures and becomes more of a scale shape. Some species have green foliage, but others are blue, silver, or gold, and some change colors in winter.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are dozens of juniper species to choose from, some as small as 6 inches tall and some soaring above 100 feet tall, and they have various growth habits for countless different uses in the landscape.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant basics:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Growth habit:<\/strong> Tree, shrub, or ground cover, depending on the species<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Where it grows in Florida:<\/strong> Varies by species, but there are species that grow in the whole state<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Size at maturity:<\/strong> Varies by species, from 6 inches-130 feet tall and 1-25 feet wide<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Foliage:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Full sun; some species need afternoon shade for summer<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Soil preferences:<\/strong> Prefer slightly acidic soil high in organic matter but tolerate pretty much any soil with good drainage<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Drought-tolerant; little to no watering required outside of natural rainfall once established<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Hazards:<\/strong> Toxic to pets if ingested<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lantana_800_800w.jpg\" alt=\"Lantana (Lantana camara)\" class=\"wp-image-9123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lantana_800_800w.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lantana_800_800w-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lantana_800_800w-768x528.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lantana_800_800w-610x419.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/lantana_800_800w-390x268.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lantana | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/pink-and-yellow-flower-in-tilt-shift-lens-8297530\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RODNAE Productions<br><\/a> | Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"6-6-lantanas-lantana-spp-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"6-lantanas-lantana-spp\">6. Lantanas (<em>Lantana spp.<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lantanas are popular ornamental plants in tropical and subtropical climates around the world, including Florida. Their brightly colored orange, red, pink, lavender, blue, or yellow flowers bloom year-round or nearly year-round.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They\u2019ll bring pollinators such as hummingbirds and butterflies (along with a blast of fall and winter color) to your garden beds.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant basics:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Growth habit:<\/strong> Shrub<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Where it grows in Florida:<\/strong> Whole state<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Size at maturity:<\/strong> 2-6 feet tall and 3-10 feet wide<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial in Florida\u2019s warm climate<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Foliage:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Full sun<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Soil preferences:<\/strong> Well-draining, slightly acidic soil<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Drought-tolerant; little to no watering required outside of natural rainfall once established; water once or twice per week during long dry spells<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Hazards:<\/strong> Toxic to pets and people if ingested<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/5977331238_58d8cd5750_k-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Southern Magnolia Flower\" class=\"wp-image-31916\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/5977331238_58d8cd5750_k-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/5977331238_58d8cd5750_k-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/5977331238_58d8cd5750_k-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/5977331238_58d8cd5750_k-1-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/5977331238_58d8cd5750_k-1-1080x810.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/5977331238_58d8cd5750_k-1-610x458.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/5977331238_58d8cd5750_k-1-928x696.jpg 928w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/5977331238_58d8cd5750_k-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"7-7-magnolias-magnolia-spp-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"7-magnolias-magnolia-spp\">7. Magnolias (<em>Magnolia spp.<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A true Southern staple, magnolia trees are everywhere in the cooler regions of North and Central Florida. Most varieties don\u2019t like South Florida\u2019s heat, but southern magnolia and sweetbay magnolia can do well there with proper care.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Magnolia trees are immediately recognizable by their glossy dark green foliage and huge, creamy white blossoms. Different species are available in Florida, some full-sized trees and some smaller varieties that are more like tall shrubs.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant basics:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Growth habit:<\/strong> Tree or tall shrub, depending on the species and how you prune it<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Where it grows in Florida:<\/strong> North and Central Florida, plus 2 species in South Florida<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Size at maturity:<\/strong> 40-80 feet tall and 30-40 feet wide for the standard southern magnolia tree; other species can be as small as 8-12 feet tall and wide<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Foliage:<\/strong> Some species are deciduous and some are evergreen<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Full sun for the most blooms but also grows in partial shade; either way, shade in the afternoon can help prevent scorching of leaves and flowers<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Soil preferences:<\/strong> Slightly acidic soil that\u2019s rich in organic matter and retains moisture well<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Water deeply once per week for most of the year; increase to twice per week in extremely hot weather and decrease to once every other week in cool weather<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Hazards:<\/strong> Non-toxic and no safety hazards<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h3 id=\"8-8-palms-and-cycads\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"8-palms-and-cycads\">8. Palms and cycads<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though we often call them \u201cpalm trees,\u201d palms are in fact not trees but their own type of plant altogether. Some palms, such as Florida\u2019s state tree, the sabal palm, grow to tree size. Others, such as saw palmetto, grow in a clumping, shrub-like habit.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Palms can be big or small, single- or multi-trunked, spreading or upright, with different colors and shapes of fronds. Basically, no matter what your landscape needs, there\u2019s a palm to fit the bill. Just about every landscape in Florida has a palm included somewhere.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cycads are another group of plants that look very similar to palms and are often mistaken for them. The main difference is that cycads don\u2019t produce flowers, while palms do.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cycads come in all shapes and sizes just like palms.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most popular cycad for landscaping is a small species called sago palm. But beware: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.petpoisonhelpline.com\/poison\/sago-palm\/\">This species is extremely toxic<\/a>. Eating any part of the plant, especially the seeds, can cause severe illness, liver failure, or death in pets.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant basics:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Growth habit:<\/strong> Different species grow as trees, shrubs, or ground covers<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Where it grows in Florida:<\/strong> Many species grow throughout the whole state, but some aren\u2019t cold-hardy enough for North Florida<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Size at maturity:<\/strong> Size depends on the species<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Perennial<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Foliage:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Some species require full sun, while others do best in partial shade<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Soil preferences:<\/strong> Sandy, well-draining soils<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Water 1 to 3 times per week, more often in hotter weather and less often in cooler weather<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Hazards:<\/strong> Several species of palms and cycads are toxic, and some have sharp spines; do your research on a particular species before adding it to your landscape<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_1salvia_splendens_red_hot_sally_0zz.jpg\" alt=\"close-up of clusters of vibrant scarlet salvia flowers\" class=\"wp-image-7477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_1salvia_splendens_red_hot_sally_0zz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_1salvia_splendens_red_hot_sally_0zz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_1salvia_splendens_red_hot_sally_0zz-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_1salvia_splendens_red_hot_sally_0zz-610x407.jpg 610w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/rsz_1salvia_splendens_red_hot_sally_0zz-390x260.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">David J. Stang | <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Salvia_splendens_Red_Hot_Sally_0zz.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"9-9-salvias-salvia-spp-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"9-salvias-salvia-spp\">9. Salvias (<em>Salvia spp.<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salvias are popular flowers for Florida gardens because they\u2019re low-maintenance and bloom year-round in warmer years with no frost. Salvias rarely need you to water them except during long dry spells, and they have few problems with pests or plant diseases.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Different species have different color blooms, from white to red to blue to lavender.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant basics:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Growth habit:<\/strong> Flower<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Where it grows in Florida:<\/strong> Whole state<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Size at maturity:<\/strong> 1-6 feet tall and wide (size varies by species)<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Some species are perennial and some are annual<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Foliage:<\/strong> Some species are evergreen and some are deciduous<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Many species require full sun, but some can grow in partial shade<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Soil preferences:<\/strong> Tolerates various soil types as long as there\u2019s good drainage<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Drought-tolerant; little to no watering required outside of natural rainfall<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Hazards:<\/strong> Non-toxic and no safety hazards<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Largeflower-tickseed-Coreopsis-grandiflora.jpg\" alt=\"Largeflower tickseed (Coreopsis grandiflora)\" class=\"wp-image-18244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Largeflower-tickseed-Coreopsis-grandiflora.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Largeflower-tickseed-Coreopsis-grandiflora-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Largeflower-tickseed-Coreopsis-grandiflora-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Largeflower-tickseed-Coreopsis-grandiflora-510x382.jpg 510w, https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Largeflower-tickseed-Coreopsis-grandiflora-610x458.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>    <h3 id=\"10-10-tickseed-coreopsis-spp-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"10-tickseed-coreopsis-spp\">10. Tickseed (<em>Coreopsis spp.<\/em>)<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The brilliant yellow tickseed is a Florida native and, fittingly, the Sunshine State\u2019s official <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu\/plants\/ornamentals\/coreopsis\/\">state wildflower<\/a>. Sow tickseed seeds anytime from October through January. Several species of tickseed grow throughout Florida, and any one of them makes a bright and sunny, low-maintenance addition to a garden bed.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most tickseed species are yellow, but you can find some with orange, pink, or red flowers.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plant basics:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Growth habit:<\/strong> Flower<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Where it grows in Florida:<\/strong> Different species throughout the whole state<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Size at maturity:<\/strong> 1-4 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide (size varies by species)<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Some species are perennial and some are annual<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Foliage:<\/strong> Evergreen<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Sunlight needs:<\/strong> Performs best in full sun but can grow in partial shade<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Soil preferences:<\/strong> Can grow in just about any soil that drains well<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Water needs:<\/strong> Drought-tolerant; needs watering outside of natural rainfall only during long dry periods<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Hazards:<\/strong> Non-toxic and no safety hazards<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/choosing-palms-for-your-landscape\/\">Choosing the Best Palms for Your Landscape<\/a><\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"11-characteristics-of-a-florida-friendly-landscape-plant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"characteristics-of-a-florida-friendly-landscape-plant\">Characteristics of a Florida-friendly landscape plant<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Florida-friendly landscape plant tolerates heat, sandy soil, salt, wind, and both heavy rain and drought. If you think living in Florida\u2019s heat and humidity is hard for a human, try being a plant.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Along with extreme summer heat, Florida plants face nutrient-poor sandy soils, salty air, and torrential rain followed by long dry spells. Plants with the following characteristics will perform best.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"12-heat-tolerant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"heat-tolerant\">Heat-tolerant<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First and foremost, you have to choose plants appropriate for Florida\u2019s hot climate. Look for plants suited to your area\u2019s hardiness zone, a scale of measurement developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and based on an area\u2019s lowest annual temperature.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scale ranges from 1 to 13, with 1 representing the coldest climates and 13 the warmest.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/florida-planting-zones\/\"><strong>Florida\u2019s hardiness zones<\/strong><\/a><strong> are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p>North Florida: Zones 8b-9b<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>Central Florida: Zones 9a-10a<\/p><\/li>    <li><p>South Florida: Zones 9b-11b<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re thinking about adding a plant to your landscape, check which hardiness zones the plant thrives in and make sure your zone is included. In total, Florida spans zones 8 through 11 on the USDA map of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ifas.ufl.edu\/pascoco\/2024\/12\/04\/understanding-usda-plant-hardiness-zones\/\">plant hardiness zones<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to planting for your zone, you should avoid any plants with flowers or foliage that fade or burn under intense sunlight.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"13-likes-sandy-soils\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"likes-sandy-soils\">Likes sandy soils<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 6 main <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/soil-types\/\">soil types<\/a>: clay, sand, silt, loam, chalk, and peat. Sandy soil is the most common type in Florida, and it has some serious disadvantages. Because sand is so loose, it drains quickly and doesn\u2019t retain moisture or plant nutrients.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most of Florida, the best garden plants are those that tolerate nutrient-poor soil and that need good drainage. These will <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/plants-that-do-well-in-sandy-soil\/\">thrive in sandy soils<\/a>.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, living in Florida doesn\u2019t automatically mean you have sandy soil in your yard. Soil types can vary even from one area of your yard to another. Test your soil to find out what type you have before choosing new plants.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"14-salt-tolerant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"salt-tolerant\">Salt-tolerant<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Florida\u2019s coastal areas, high <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/edis.ifas.ufl.edu\/publication\/MG447\">soil salinity<\/a> can occur naturally, and salty irrigation water or excess fertilizer can add more. Too much salt makes it difficult for plants\u2019 roots to absorb water, which can cause wilting, leaf burn, and stunted growth.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salt spray coming in on the wind from the ocean (or the Gulf, depending on which side of Florida you live on) also can damage plants. It burns newly developing leaves and flower buds and dries out the plant.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salt causes big problems for many gardeners in Florida, especially along the coasts. You\u2019ll have an easier time keeping your plants alive if you choose <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/best-salt-tolerant-plants\/\">salt-tolerant varieties<\/a>.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"15-wind-resistant\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"wind-resistant\">Wind-resistant<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s no news to Floridians that hurricanes tend to tear down tall trees with severe winds. This is bad for your landscape and the tree\u2019s health, but more importantly, it poses a safety risk because trees could fall on your home.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gardeners in hurricane-prone Florida can think ahead by landscaping with wind-resistant trees. Wind-resistant trees are less likely to fall, snap, or lose branches in high winds.<\/p>    <h3 id=\"16-tolerates-torrential-rain-and-periods-of-drought\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"tolerates-torrential-rain-and-periods-of-drought\">Tolerates torrential rain and periods of drought<\/span><\/h3>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Florida\u2019s weather can be moody sometimes. We\u2019ll have nonstop rain for a week, then none at all for a month. This on-again, off-again relationship with rain can leave your plants waterlogged and drowning one second and dying of thirst the next.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look for plants that can survive both standing water and drought if you don\u2019t want to spend a good chunk of the year nursing your garden back to health.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/hurricane-resistant-landscaping-jacksonville\/\">10 Hurricane-Resistant Landscaping Ideas for Jacksonville<\/a><\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"17-plant-basics-vocabulary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"plant-basics-vocabulary\">Plant basics vocabulary<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New to gardening? There may be some words and phrases in this article you don\u2019t recognize, or at least don\u2019t know exactly what they mean. Here\u2019s a quick plant vocabulary lesson to help you understand what we\u2019re saying about these Florida landscaping plants.<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Duration means how long a plant lasts before dying.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Perennial:<\/strong> Perennial plants don\u2019t die in winter. They may go dormant, which means they stop growing and flowering, but they\u2019ll come back and bloom again in spring. Some perennials last for a few years, while others can last for decades.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Biennial:<\/strong> Biennial plants last for 2 growing seasons before dying.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Annual:<\/strong> Annual plants last for only 1 growing season, then die in winter. You have to replace annuals every year.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Foliage:<\/strong> Foliage is a technical term for leaves.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Evergreen:<\/strong> Evergreen plants keep their green leaves all year, even in winter.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Deciduous:<\/strong> Deciduous plants lose their leaves in cold weather. Any plant with leaves that change color and drop off the branches in fall is deciduous.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Full sun:<\/strong> A plant that needs full sun should get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Partial sun or partial shade:<\/strong> A plant that needs partial shade or partial sun (they mean the same thing) should get 3 to 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Full shade:<\/strong> A plant that needs full shade should get 3 or fewer hours of direct sunlight per day. Full shade does not mean no sun at all, as all plants need some sunlight to survive.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Acidic soil:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/what-is-acidic-soil\/\">Acidic soil<\/a> has a soil pH of 6.5 or lower. Find out your soil\u2019s pH with a simple soil pH test from your local hardware store or garden center.<\/p><\/li>    <li><p><strong>Alkaline soil:<\/strong> Alkaline soil is the opposite of acidic soil. It has a pH of 7.4 or higher.<\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plant tags use these same terms, so match them to your yard. As Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp of The Hoosier Gardener in Indianapolis, Indiana, puts it, \u201cIf they\u2019re labeled for shade, plant them in the shade.\u201d<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><p><a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/difference-between-annual-perennial-biennial-plants\/\">What\u2019s the Difference Between Annual, Perennial, and Biennial Plants?<\/a><\/p><\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 id=\"18-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"faqs\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>    <div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17912246488944580\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I choose a landscaping plant for my yard?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It\u2019s not enough to find plants suited for Florida\u2019s climate in general. You also have to think about the specific conditions in your own yard. Choose plants that are suited for:<br>\u2022 Your soil type<br>\u2022 How much sun your yard gets<br>\u2022 How much space you have for new plants<br>\u2022 The level of maintenance you\u2019re willing to put in (watering, pruning, cleaning up fallen flowers and leaves)<br><br>If you have pets or small children, also avoid toxic plants and plants with sharp spines.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17912246488944150\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What flowers bloom year-round in Florida?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Because of Florida\u2019s mild winters, several plants keep on blooming all year long (especially in South and Central Florida). Some popular flowers that <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/flowers-that-bloom-year-round-florida\/\">bloom year-round in Florida<\/a> are:<br>\u2022 Bougainvillea<br>\u2022 Hibiscus<br>\u2022 Lantana<br>\u2022 Petunia<br>\u2022 Salvia<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-17912246488942646\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What plants should you avoid in Florida?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">High temperatures and humidity make Florida uninhabitable for many delicate plants. Avoid any plants that can\u2019t stand the heat or the wet air. Plants that need very moist soil also may struggle (especially in full sun), because Florida\u2019s loose, sandy soils don\u2019t retain moisture well.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>    <h2 id=\"19-when-in-doubt-go-native\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span id=\"when-in-doubt-go-native\">When in doubt, go native<\/span><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finding plants that thrive in Florida\u2019s challenging conditions can be a struggle. But it doesn\u2019t have to be. Each area of Florida has a wide variety of native plants that have adapted to live with the local climate, soil type, rainfall, and pests.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Native plants are also often easier to maintain once established, since they typically need less fertilizer, watering, and pesticide.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of the popular landscape plants on this list are Florida natives, and some aren\u2019t. If you want plants you can be sure will stand the test of time (and temperature), natives are a reliable choice.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out our more extensive <a href=\"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/native-plants-florida\/\">list of Florida natives<\/a> to help you find the right plant for your garden.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>While you take care of your Florida garden, let LawnLove\u2019s <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/signup-web.lawnlove.com\/cart\/contact-info?intent=mowing\"><em>local lawn care pros<\/em><\/a><em> take care of the lawn, because the last thing you want to do when it\u2019s 95 degrees out is push around a heavy lawn mower.<\/em><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"[url]\" alt=\"Azaleas in bloom.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Azaleas in bloom. Photo Credit: MarkBuckawicki | <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Azaleas.JPG\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a> | CC0<\/figcaption><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find the most popular landscape plants in Florida, from azaleas and crape myrtles to native firebush, with sun, soil, water, and zone needs for each pick.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":7382,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[216],"tags":[534],"class_list":["post-7378","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-florida","tag-lawn-care-fl"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/rsz_11280px-azaleas.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Jordan Ardoin","author_link":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/author\/jordan-ardoin\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/33"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7378"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7378\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":49426,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7378\/revisions\/49426"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7378"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7378"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lawnlove.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}