Saw Palmetto
Serenoa repens
Saw Palmetto is one of the most valuable plants for wildlife in Florida. Its fruit is eaten by birds and mammals and it is a host plant for the palmetto skipper and monk skipper butterflies. It is tolerant of salt spray and occasional flooding and can grow in a variety of conditions. With showy flowers and fan-shaped foliage that ranges in color from green to silver, it can be planted as a specimen or used in borders.
Grows To:
3-12 Ft
Spread:
3-6 Ft
Bloom Time:
May-July
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,
Part Shade
Soil Moisture:
Moist ,
Medium ,
Dry
Soil Description:
Loam,
Sand
Attracts:
Caterpillars,
Native Bees,
Beneficial Insects,
Birds,
Mammals
Fragrant Flowers:
No
Drought Tolerant:
No