Zamia pumila

Florida Arrowroot is a low-growing woody plant in the cycad family and is native to Florida. The compound leaves grow from a thick underground stem and unfurl like a fern. It is evergreen and grows 1-3 feet tall and in time will form clumps. This cycad has better cold tolerance than most and can be grown to zone 7b.

This plant prefers sandy to sandy loam soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought and salt tolerant making it a great plant to use on the coast. Use as a ground cover for a tropical look and as a specimen or foundation plant.