🌿 Golden-Creeper
Ernodea littoralis
This true Florida native groundcover features bright red stems and glossy, succulent leaves, producing tubular pinkish-white flowers and golden berries nearly year-round.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to Florida, the Caribbean, and Central America
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Drought-tolerant; avoid overwatering, which can cause dieback
📏 Size: Matures to 1-3 ft tall, spreading 3-6 ft wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Flowers and fruits nearly continuously throughout the year
🌱 Landscape Use: Excellent for dune stabilization, groundcover, and coastal beds
🐾 Pet & Child Friendly: Safe for dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Raised Bed Mix soil, feed monthly with Espoma Flower-Tone to keep the blooms coming.