species 17,486 observations

Dwarf Palmetto

Sabal minor

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Palmetto Skipper 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Rugged Flower Weevil, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Florida Carpenter Ant, Globular Drop Snail 5

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Moist
Water use: Medium
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Heat Humidity Salt Wet soil
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.