How much sun does White wattling need?

White wattling grows best in full sun conditions.

When does White wattling bloom?

White wattling blooms in April, May, June, and July.

Where is White wattling native?

White wattling (Eugenia foetida) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does White wattling attract?

White wattling draws bees and small insects.

White wattling

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Eugenia foetida

Last reviewed: October 2026

White wattling (Eugenia foetida) is a perennial shrub native to FL. It blooms in April, May, June, and July. The flowers draw bees and small insects.

Toxicity unknown

White wattling (Eugenia foetida) 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

medium

Size

60"–120" H × 48"–96" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul

Native to

Pollinators

bees, small insects

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A dense, glossy-leaved evergreen shrub of tropical hammocks that is naturally rounded and formal in shape, making it a common choice for a clipped hedge. Small white flowers give way to dark purple-black berries.

Growing White wattling

Grow White wattling in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 60 to 120 inches tall and spread 48 to 96 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The berries are eaten by a range of songbirds, and the small flowers draw bees and other pollinating insects.

Common questions

How much sun does White wattling need?: White wattling grows best in full sun conditions.
When does White wattling bloom?: White wattling blooms in April, May, June, and July.
Where is White wattling native?: White wattling (Eugenia foetida) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does White wattling attract?: White wattling draws bees and small insects.

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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