How much sun does Florida greeneyes need?

Florida greeneyes grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Florida greeneyes bloom?

Florida greeneyes blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.

Where is Florida greeneyes native?

Florida greeneyes (Berlandiera subacaulis) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Florida greeneyes attract?

Florida greeneyes draws bees and butterflies.

Florida greeneyes

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Berlandiera subacaulis

Last reviewed: September 2026

Florida greeneyes (Berlandiera subacaulis) is a perennial forb native to FL. It blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Florida greeneyes (Berlandiera subacaulis) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

6"–18" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct

Native to

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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A low, near-stemless perennial with a basal rosette of hairy gray-green leaves and cheerful yellow daisy flowers held just above the foliage on thin stalks. Blooms nearly year round in sandy pine flatwoods.

Growing Florida greeneyes

Grow Florida greeneyes in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 6 to 18 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Long, reliable bloom season provides steady nectar and pollen for bees and small butterflies.

Common questions

How much sun does Florida greeneyes need?: Florida greeneyes grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Florida greeneyes bloom?: Florida greeneyes blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
Where is Florida greeneyes native?: Florida greeneyes (Berlandiera subacaulis) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Florida greeneyes attract?: Florida greeneyes draws bees and butterflies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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