Quick answer: Florida hopbush (Dodonaea viscosa) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seeds, verified 04 Nov 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Dry |
| Soil | Rocky soils, often on limestone |
| Bloom | Mar-Nov |
| Height | Up to 12 ft (listing claims 10-15 ft) |
| Wildlife value | wildlife use not specified in wildflower.org database |
Native in L48, PR, VI; listed as introduced in Hawaii (USDA Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N))
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (04 Nov 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seeds via Amazon · listing verified 04 Nov 2026
See where to buy →Quick answers about Florida hopbush
Where is Florida hopbush native?
Florida hopbush (Dodonaea viscosa) is native to Hawaii. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Florida hopbush bloom?
Florida hopbush blooms Mar-Nov. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Florida hopbush need?
Light: Sun. Water: Dry. Soil: Rocky soils, often on limestone. Mature height: Up to 12 ft (listing claims 10-15 ft).
Is Florida hopbush good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: wildlife use not specified in wildflower.org database.
Is Florida hopbush deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Florida hopbush is drought-tolerant.
Where can I buy real Florida hopbush seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seeds that names the true species, last checked 04 Nov 2026. Look for the scientific name Dodonaea viscosa on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Florida hopbush.
- Hinahina kū kahakai Heliotropium anomalum
- Koʻoloaʻula (red ʻilima) Abutilon menziesii
- Maʻo (Hawaiian cotton) Gossypium tomentosum
- Maʻo hau hele (Hawaiian yellow hibiscus) Hibiscus brackenridgei
- Naio Myoporum sandwicense
- Nehe Lipochaeta succulenta
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