Coontie

Zamia integrifolia

Coontie (Zamia integrifolia) is a slow-growing cycad, hardy in USDA zones 8-11, that matures to about 1-3 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with medium water needs in well-drained and moist soil. It attracts butterflies, small mammals and songbirds, stands up well to drought, poor soil and salt, grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

8-11

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

1-3 ft

Spacing

12 inches-3 feet

Growth rate

Slow

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Well-drained, Moist

Foliage

Green

Attracts

Butterflies, Small mammals, Songbirds

Tough against

Drought, Poor soil, Salt

Watch out for

Poisonous to humans, Problem for cats, Problem for dogs, Problem for horses

Native to

Georgia to Florida, Bahamas, Cuba, Cayman Islands