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Water Requirements
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.
Soil and Fertilization
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.
Salt Tolerance
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Mature Height
- 0.5–1.5 ft
- Mature Width
- 3–6 ft
- Growth Rate
- slow
- Water Demand
- 1/10
- Florida Grade
- Florida #1
- Installed Cost
- $$
- USDA Zones
- 10a, 10b, 11
- FLEPPC Status
- None
- Iguana Rating
- 7/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Golden Creeper at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed and encouraged. Florida native — qualifies for native plant credits under Miami-Dade landscaping ordinances.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Allowed and encouraged. Native plant — Broward County native landscaping credit eligible.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Native plant credit eligible.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Allowed and encouraged. Native species for Collier County coastal restoration.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
Allowed and strongly encouraged. Florida Keys native — ideal for Monroe County coastal restoration requirements.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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