Absolutely not. All plants need some looking after, and when you buy Florida native plants, you'll still have to give them some TLC. You will find that plants native to your location require considerably less maintenance than non-natives. That’s because they’ve evolved to co-exist with local animals and to get what they need from the local sunlight and water conditions. Florida native plants have adapted to the sandy soil and the heat, so choices like the Swamp Azalea shrub can be a great choice. If your garden gets fully exposed to the sun during the day, then look at options like the Carolina Rose shrub, which can cope with the often brutal Florida summers extremely well.