Florida native plants · Parrish, FL
Wildflowers, shrubs, and trees grown for the butterflies, the pollinators, and the Florida summer. Right here in Parrish, since 1995.
When a customer needed a plant they didn't have in stock, Rich and Tom drove to south Florida to get it.
That is the whole operation: two people who know these plants, a lot of pots, and no interest in selling you something that will not make it through a Florida summer.
Even the tags are handwritten. This one says Beautyberry.
Seven ways into a native yard.
Florida native plants
The whole reason Sweet Bay exists. If it's not native, it's not on the tables.
Butterfly & pollinator plants
Firebush and passionflower for zebra longwings and monarchs, grown to actually get worked by them.
Wildflowers, shrubs & trees
Pink muhly grass, purple beautyberry, coontie, sweetbay magnolia. Real Florida understory.
Ferns & ornamental grasses
Texture and shade cover for the parts of the yard the sun never quite reaches.
Native landscape design & install guidance
Tell us the yard and the light. We help you place plants that will still be there in ten years.
Organic soil, mulch & fertilizer
The same beds we grow in, bagged for yours.
Bird, bat & bee houses
For the parts of the yard the plants alone can't finish.
“Both Rich and Tom immediately contacted me and got on the search right away. They even drove to their wholesalers in south Florida to purchase for their nursery but included my desired plants.”
“This is a great location if you are looking for native plants! Awesome variety and super nice people. We were there looking for butterflies and they were more than accommodating to us out-of-staters.”
“I only wanted to plant Florida native plants but most nurseries do not have a great selection. This nursery has a great selection of healthy looking plants. The staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this nursery.”
Quick answers.
Do you sell Florida native plants?
Yes. Sweet Bay specializes in native butterfly, pollinator, and wildlife plants: wildflowers, shrubs, trees, ferns, and grasses, all grown for Florida-friendly, low-water landscapes.
Where are you located and when are you open?
We're at 10824 Erie Rd in Parrish, FL 34219, in northern Manatee County. Open Tuesday through Friday from 9 to 4, and Saturday from 9 to 2. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Open Tuesday through Saturday
Come walk the rows. Bring your yard's trouble spots.
10824 Erie Rd, Parrish, FL 34219. Tuesday to Friday 9 to 4, Saturday 9 to 2.
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