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Why native wildflowers?
Wildflowers do much more than give La Florida, the “land of flowers,” its unique sense of place.
Because they’ve adapted to Florida’s conditions and pests, they typically
require less water, fertilizer and pesticides than other flowers. They also
support myriad native wildlife, from bees to hummingbirds.
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What you can do on our site:
- Learn how native wildflowers contribute to ecosystems and create Florida’s unique sense of place.
- Discover sources for the native ecotype wildflower seeds and plants that thrive in landscapes.
- Find information on research, education and planting grant programs.
- Review the results of research projects involving Florida’s native species.
- View videos on native wildflowers and their natural habitats, installing a mini-meadow and more.
On tour: 500 Years in the Place of Flowers
Our touring photo exhibit, "La Florida: 500 Years in the Place of Flowers," commemorates the natural history and culture of our state, which Juan Ponce de Leon named in 1513. Roughly translated, La Florida means place or land of flowers.
The display includes 15 glorious large-format photos by nature photographer John Moran, perfectly illustrating the timeless beauty of Florida's native wildflowers. See a list of venues and dates through 2014. Click here to become an exhibit sponsor. Learn more about the commemoration of La Florida's 500 years on our Viva Florida page.
No matter where you want wildflowers, this site has the information you need. Visit our page on Planting and Growing Wildflowers to learn how you can be successful in any setting.
Take a road trip!
Plan a trip in the Land of Flowers by seeing what's in bloom across the state. Our interactive gallery features all seasons and regions. Whether you go by car, bike or foot, our Website is your map and guide to the fabulous wildflowers of Florida
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Join us at the 2013 Florida Wildflower Symposium
Please join the Florida Wildflower Foundation at its 2013 Florida Wildflower Symposium. This year's two-day event will be held in Brevard County, with your choice of field trips and dinner at Dixie Crossroads on Friday, Sept. 27, and presentations, walks and workshops at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary in Titusville on Saturday, Sept. 28.
Friday field trip options include a tour of Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area, the oldest standing house in Brevard County; a wildflower excursion to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, lead by retired biologist Jim Stahl; and a trip to Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary, a 44-acre property where the endangered mint Dicerandra thinicola is found.
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In this issue:
- Read about the upcoming Native Plant Show - the nation's first-ever all-native plant show - in Kissimmee; the Central Florida Native Plant Sale; and Putting Wildflower Research to Work, a seminar for growers and roadside managers.
- Ever wonder what has happened when a plant that's supposed to have yellow flowers puts out white blossoms instead? Claudia Larsen writes about color polymorphism, which both fascinates and frustrates researchers.
- What's with those rare and endangered plants on roadsides? Why are they there and what can you do to protect them? Michael Jenkins, a Florida Forest Service plant conservation biologist, shares his knowledge and insight on the topic.
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View our 2011-12 Annual Report
Wonder what the Foundation accomplished last year or what its grants programs helped accomplish? Read all about the work being done for native wildflowers in our beautiful 2011-12 Annual Report.
Download a copy or thumb through a virtual issue. You'll find a breakdown on our organization's financial health; reports on the research, planting and education programs; and a salute to our annual award-winners.
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