How much sun does Geobalanus oblongifolius need?

Geobalanus oblongifolius grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Geobalanus oblongifolius bloom?

Geobalanus oblongifolius blooms in March, April, and May.

Where is Geobalanus oblongifolius native?

Geobalanus oblongifolius is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 2 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Geobalanus oblongifolius attract?

Geobalanus oblongifolius draws bees.

Geobalanus oblongifolius

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Last reviewed: October 2026

Geobalanus oblongifolius is a perennial shrub native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 2 more states. It blooms in March, April, and May. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Geobalanus oblongifolius 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

4"–18" H × 24"–60" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May

Native to

AL, FL, GA, LA and 2 more states

Pollinators

bees

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A low, colony-forming shrub that spreads by underground stems into a knee-high groundcover, with leathery oval leaves and small white flowers followed by a dry, plum-like fruit. Common in dry sandy pine scrub, where it forms extensive spreading patches.

Growing Geobalanus oblongifolius

Grow Geobalanus oblongifolius in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 4 to 18 inches tall and spread 24 to 60 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Spring flowers support native bees, and the fruit, though largely inedible to people, is eaten by small mammals including gopher tortoises, for which it is named.

Common questions

How much sun does Geobalanus oblongifolius need?: Geobalanus oblongifolius grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Geobalanus oblongifolius bloom?: Geobalanus oblongifolius blooms in March, April, and May.
Where is Geobalanus oblongifolius native?: Geobalanus oblongifolius is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 2 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Geobalanus oblongifolius attract?: Geobalanus oblongifolius draws bees.

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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