Native plants evolved alongside Florida’s unique conditions. Start by noting your site’s soil type (sandy, loamy, clay), sun exposure (full sun, partial shade, shade), and drainage patterns. This baseline ensures you select species naturally suited to your yard, minimizing stress and supplemental watering.

To conserve water and survive dry spells, look for hardy natives like:

• Coontie (Zamia Floridana) – a slow‑growing cycad that resists drought and requires little fertilizer.
• Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) – tough groundcover with low water needs once established.
• Firebush (Hamelia Patens) – vibrant red flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies.

Plants that thrive on summer rains alone will reduce your irrigation bill and stay green even during Deltona’s driest months.

Support bees, butterflies, and native birds by including nectar‑rich and host plants such as blister sage (Salvia farinacea), yellow tops (Flaveria linearis), and pink muhly (Muhlenbergia capillaris). These add seasonal color and boost biodiversity.

Plan for year‑round appeal by mixing:

• Evergreens, like southern wax myrtle, for all‑season structure
• Blooming shrubs, such as Simpson’s stopper, for spring and summer blossoms
• Grasses & ferns, like muhly grass and sword fern, for winter texture

Group plants by their micro‑environment:

• Full sun + dry soil – coontie, muhly grass, lantana
• Partial shade + moist soil – ferns, native ginger, wild coffee
• Shade + well‑drained soil – oakleaf hydrangea, cast iron plant

Strategic placement reduces plant stress and ongoing care.

If you need help planning your plant palette, soil amendments, or installation logistics, AllStarr Rands Landscaping provides expert design and planting services across Deltona, Sanford, Lake Mary, and neighboring communities.

Call now for a free design consultation: (407) 627‑9203

Or email: allstarrrandsllc@gmail.com

Make the best choice for your yard and enjoy a beautiful, low‑maintenance landscape year after year!