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Golden Creeper (Ernodea littoralis) growing in South Florida
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Golden Creeper — South Florida Plant Guide

Ernodea littoralis

Family: Rubiaceae · Groundcover

Legal status pending editorial verification. Confirm with your county before installation.

Usos no Paisagismo

coastal groundcoverdune stabilizationerosion controlnative landscapecoastal restoration

Tags de Estilo

nativecoastalnaturalisticxeriscapeflorida friendly

Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Água

Low1/10

Once established (12–18 months), Golden Creeper is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Very low water needs. Once established, no supplemental irrigation required in typical South Florida conditions. Designed by evolution for coastal drought conditions.

Solo e Fertilização

sandycoastal rockyalkaline limestone

Fertilizer: None required. Excess fertilization promotes rank growth and reduces drought tolerance.

Schedule: No regular fertilization required. Native coastal species adapted to low-nutrient soils.

Tolerância ao Sal

High (9/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Altura Madura
0.51.5 ft
Largura Madura
36 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
slow
Demanda de Água
1/10
Grau Florida
Florida #1
Custo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
7/10

Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida

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Perguntas Frequentes

How fast does Golden Creeper grow in South Florida?

Golden Creeper has a slow growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Golden Creeper safe for pets?

Yes, Golden Creeper is considered pet-safe.

How much water does Golden Creeper need in South Florida?

Low water needs (1/10). Once established (12–18 months), Golden Creeper is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Golden Creeper tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Golden Creeper has high salt tolerance (9/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.

Is Golden Creeper available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Golden Creeper is classified as: allowed. Allowed and encouraged.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — qualifies for native plant credits under Miami-Dade landscaping ordinances.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. Native plant — Broward County native landscaping credit eligible.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Native plant credit eligible.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed and encouraged. Native species for Collier County coastal restoration.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed and strongly encouraged. Florida Keys native — ideal for Monroe County coastal restoration requirements.

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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