Quick answer: Cabbage palmetto (Sabal palmetto) is native to 5 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. It's typically seed, verified 16 Sep 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 | Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium water |
| Soil | Sandy soils |
| Bloom | Bloom Jun-Jul |
| Height | Up to 100 ft, often shorter |
| Wildlife value | Important to natural ecosystems, shelter for reptiles/insects/mammals/birds |
Buying it
Sold true to the wild species as of the last check (16 Sep 2026), via Amazon.
Sold as: Seed via Amazon · listing verified 16 Sep 2026
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Where is Cabbage palmetto native?
Cabbage palmetto (Sabal palmetto) is native to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Cabbage palmetto bloom?
Cabbage palmetto blooms Jun-Jul. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Cabbage palmetto need?
Light: Part Shade. Water: Medium water. Soil: Sandy soils. Mature height: Up to 100 ft, often shorter.
Is Cabbage palmetto good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Important to natural ecosystems, shelter for reptiles/insects/mammals/birds.
Is Cabbage palmetto deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Cabbage palmetto is tolerates shade.
Where can I buy real Cabbage palmetto seed or plants?
We found a listing sold as seed that names the true species, last checked 16 Sep 2026. Look for the scientific name Sabal palmetto on any listing.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Cabbage palmetto.
- Redbay Persea borbonia
- Dwarf palmetto Sabal minor
- Titi cyrilla Cyrilla racemiflora
- Yaupon holly Ilex vomitoria
- Southern crabapple Malus angustifolia
- Sweetbay magnolia Magnolia virginiana
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