Florida Snake-cotton
Froelichia floridana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CO, DE and 25 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Florida snake-cotton is a drought-tolerant annual wildflower that produces distinctive woolly white flower spikes from summer through early fall. This native plant grows in an upright form and thrives in hot, sunny conditions with minimal water requirements.
In an HOA neighborhood
Florida Snake-cotton takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Appears weedy and informal
- Being annual creates gaps and bare spots
- Name includes 'snake' which may concern neighbors
Wildlife value
The long blooming period supports bees, butterflies, and beetles throughout the summer and fall months. Its extended flowering season makes it valuable for pollinators when many other plants have finished blooming.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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