Coontie – A reliable cycad native to Florida, the Coontie is famous for its dark green fronds and its use as a host plant for the rare atala butterfly in south Florida. Only growing to be about 1-2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, it is perfect for smaller yards or those with limited planting space. In our Garden, it can be found interspersed throughout the Woodland Garden, adding interesting form and texture to the canopy floor. The plants are diecious (meaning each plant can either be a male or female), and one of each sex is needed to provide viable seed. In late winter, the cones of the female plants split open to reveal a stunning neon orange fruit, which are toxic when ingested. This makes for a really interesting show of winter color. Plant in full shade and in somewhat moist soil. Although it can tolerate stints of drought, Zamia integrifolia does prefer to be well-watered, especially in summer.
$30.00
2 in stock
