Alternatives to Invasive Plants Commonly Found in North Florida Landscapes
Sandra Wilson, , Zhanao Deng, , andLeynar Leyton
Release Date: 8/30/2026
Urban Horticulture
Abstract
Based on years of UF/IFAS research producing and trialing cultivars, this fact sheet lists native and non-native ornamentals as alternatives to invasive plants commonly used in Florida landscapes. Only plants considered to be generally available in the nursery trade are listed. Alternative plants are similar to respective invasive plants as much as possible in terms of size, habit, texture, and flower color.
About this Publication
This document is ENH1206, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Environmental Horticulture. Original publication date August 2013. Revised August 2018 and August 2026. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Knox, G. W., Wilson, S. B., Deng, Z., & Freyre, R. (2013). Alternatives to Invasive Plants Commonly Found in North Florida Landscapes. EDIS, 2013(6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep467-2013



