Coontie
Zamia integrifolia
Coontie is a perennial for focal point, structure, suited to full sun to partial shade and loam or sandy soil, flowering varies by climate.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 90 cm |
| Spread | 120 cm |
| Aspect | full sun to partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Hardiness | USDA 8a-11b |
| Pollinator-friendly | No |
| Pet-safe | No |
Where to use it in a border
At around 90 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 120 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 8a to 11b, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, evergreen plants.
Border Builder uses Coontie's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- Evergreen, so it keeps the border furnished through winter.
- Not recorded as pet-safe; site it away from pets that graze if that matters to you.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Dwarf Yaupon Hollyto edge in front
- Northern Bayberryfor height behind it
- Pacific Wax Myrtlefor height behind it
- Saw Palmettofor height behind it
- Southern Wax Myrtlefor height behind it
- Anise/Blue Sagefor height behind it