Shrub

Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea spp.

Good choice

Vivid color from papery bracts, best in the dry season. It blooms most when kept on the dry side. Long thorns, so keep it away from walkways.

USDA zones: 10a–10b
Sun: Full sun
Salt tolerance: High
Drought tolerance: High
Mature size: 3–20 ft (shrub or vine)
Florida native: No
Florida-Friendly: Yes

Installed with our Plant & Shrub Installation service

Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.