TOP 10 Charlotte county flora in Punta Gorda, Florida

Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is a stunning natural oasis located at 12301 Burnt Store Road in Punta Gorda, Florida. This expansive park spans over 45,387 acres and is home to more than 100 miles of pristine shoreline along Charlotte Harbor in Charlotte and Lee counties. As the third largest Florida State Park, it offers a diverse range of natural habitats including mangrove forests, marshes, scrub habitats, and pine flatwoods. Visitors to Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, paddling, and wildlife observation. The park is a haven for birdwatchers, with opportunities to spot wading birds, manatees, dolphins, and other wildlife along the shallow waters fringed by mangroves.

Maria's Garden, located at 6188 Elliott Street in Punta Gorda, Florida, is a unique plant nursery specializing in Desert Rose and Succulent plants. With the largest inventory in Charlotte County, all of our plants are hand-raised and meticulously cared for by Maria and Bessie. At Maria's Garden, we stand behind the quality of our plants with a one-time replacement policy. If your plant dies and you followed our care instructions, simply send us clear photos of the plant and roots for a free replacement (shipping costs apply).