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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.

Itilizasyon Peyizaj

coastal groundcoverdune stabilizationerosion controlnative landscapecoastal restoration

Etikèt Estil

nativecoastalnaturalisticxeriscapeflorida friendly

Gid Kwasans pou Sid Florid

Bezwen Limyè

Full SunPartial Sun

Bezwen Dlo

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.

Tè ak Fètilizasyon

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.

Tolerans Sèl

High (9/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Wotè Matire
0.51.5 ft
Lajè Matire
36 ft
Vitès Kwasans
slow
Bezwen Dlo
1/10
Nòt Florida
Florida #1
Pri Enstalasyon
$$
Zòn USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Estati FLEPPC
None
Nòt Iguàn
7/10

Kote pou Achte nan Sid Florid

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Kesyon Souvan Poze

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.

Disponiblite pa Konte nan Sid Florid

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

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

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Broward County

Allowed

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

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed. Native plant credit eligible.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Collier County

Allowed

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

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Monroe County

Allowed

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

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

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