Florida Flowers That Grow in the Shade

Florida has long, hot days of full sunshine that are perfect for a number of flowers, but there are also plenty of flowers that do well in the shade. Florida requires flowers that are suited for U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 9 and 10, and the tropical, coastal conditions make it ideal for a number of showy blooms. Take advantage of Florida's long hot summers and short winters to grow the flowers that best suit your home.

Hardy begonia may be upright, sprawled as ground cover or rounded, and it produces flowers in reds, pinks and white. It flowers in the winter and in the spring, but depending on the conditions, it may flower year-round. It does well in light to full shade, and it prefers moist, organic soil. According to the University of Florida Extension, hardy begonia can be propagated through leaf or stem cuttings and through division of the main plant.

According to the University of Florida Extension, blue sage is sensitive to cold, but it does well in conditions ranging from light to full shade. It is an upright plant that produces deep blue flowers, and it blooms in the Florida winter. Blue sage requires well-drained soil and can grow to a height that is between 3 and 5 feet tall. It is propagated from cuttings.

Wild plumbago is an excellent flowering ground cover if it is kept trimmed, and it can grow to a maximum of 3 feet tall if you let it grow unchecked. It is an ideal choice for the coastal regions of Florida and produces small white flowers that bloom throughout the year. Wild plumbago aids in attracting butterflies to your garden, and it can grow in full shade.

Prostrate petunia is a short ground cover that grows to a maximum of 8 inches tall. It is an evergreen plant that keeps its small purple flowers throughout the year. It is easily propagated by seed and it does well in full shade. This short evergreen is a potential choice for the Florida home that needs a great deal of bare, shaded ground covered.