06/12/2026
Native Plant Spotlight: Rustweed (Polypremum procumbens)
Despite its name, Rustweed is a native Florida wildflower that thrives in sandy soils and open habitats. This low-growing plant produces tiny white flowers and is often recognized by its distinctive rusty-orange foliage during periods of drought or in the fall.
A small but resilient member of Florida's native plant communities, Rustweed is well adapted to some of our state's toughest growing conditions.