Tropical/Lush Garden Ideas for Miami, Florida
Native plants from the Everglades flooded grasslands (Zone 11a)
USDA Zone 11a
Hardiness zone for Miami
Everglades flooded grasslands
Native ecoregionWhy Tropical/Lush Gardens in Miami?
Miami, FL's warm, humid climate (Am) allows for stunning tropical gardens featuring bold foliage and exotic blooms. Zone 11a gardeners can grow palms, bird of paradise, and other lush specimens typically reserved for tropical regions.
Featured Trees & Shrubs for Tropical/Lush Gardens
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Bismarck Palm
Bismarckia nobilis
This palm majestic at 30 feet and brown blooms in summer. Pollinator-friendly.
Cabbage Palm
Sabal palmetto
This palm majestic at 40 feet and white,yellow blooms in spring. Pollinator-friendly.
California Fan Palm
Washingtonia filifera
This palm majestic at 40 feet and white blooms in spring. Pollinator-friendly.
Canary Island Date Palm
Phoenix canariensis
This palm majestic at 40 feet and yellow blooms in spring. Pollinator-friendly.
Featured Grasses & Groundcovers for Tropical/Lush Gardens
Zoysia Grass
Zoysia japonica
This turfgrass compact and green blooms in summer. Drought-tolerant.
Featured Flowers & Perennials for Tropical/Lush Gardens
American White Water Lily
Nymphaea odorata
This aquatic compact and white,pink blooms in summer. Attracts butterflies.
Common Duckweed
Lemna minor
This aquatic compact and white blooms in summer. Deer-resistant.
European White Water Lily
Nymphaea alba
This aquatic compact and white blooms in summer. Attracts butterflies.
Papyrus
Cyperus papyrus
This aquatic grows to 5 feet and brown blooms in summer. Pollinator-friendly.
Bloom Calendar for Miami
spring
Wild Celery, Sweet Flag, Cabbage Palmsummer
American White Water Lily, Common Duckweed, European White Water Lilyfall
American White Water Lilywinter
Limited bloomsDesign Tips for Zone 11a
- Choose plants rated for Zone 11a or colder to ensure winter survival
- Provide afternoon shade for plants sensitive to intense summer heat
- Group plants with similar water needs for efficient irrigation
- Include native plants from the Everglades flooded grasslands for best results
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