Native Wildflower Habitat
Protected through education, conservation, planting and research.
Upcoming Events
Pollinator Palooza
We are thrilled to be back at First Magnitude Brewing in Gainesville on Saturday, June 27, with The Florida Museum for another year of Pollinator Palooza!
WEBINAR – Women in Florida Field Botany: 1872-1971
Join us on Wednesday, July 15 at 2pm for our webinar “Women in Florida Field Botany: 1872-1971” presented by Florida Museum’s Herbarium Collection Manager Dr. Alan Franck.
20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers Presentation
Jennifer Tyson, Sunken Gardens Education Director and Florida Wildflower Foundation Outreach Contractor, will present easy-to-grow native wildflowers on July 18 at Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg.
The Latest News
Join the campaign!
This year marks a major milestone for the Foundation: 25 years of advocating for Florida’s native wildflowers. To honor that legacy — and to look boldly toward what comes next — we’re having a year-long celebration built around community, storytelling and impact.
Taxonomy Update: A Hibiscus by Any Other Name
Research published in 2025 has resulted in botanical nomenclature changes for the genus Hibiscus within Florida, splitting four species into the genus Muenchhusia and two species into the genus Sabdariffa.
2026 Seedlings for Schools Grant Winners
The Florida Wildflower Foundation is pleased to announce that 50 schools will receive our Seedlings for Schools grant for the 2026-27 school year.
Why plant native?
YOU can help stem the tide of global insect decline and create habitat and pathways for birds and other wildlife!
Incorporating regionally appropriate native plants into our home landscapes and other urban areas supports local biodiversity, reduces the need for fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and conserves water resources, all while providing food and shelter for local wildlife.
See what’s in bloom
Explore
See how Florida’s fabulous wildflowers change seasonably across the state. You’ll find just what you need to be a wildflower tourist, whether you’re on the road or a virtual explorer.
Featured Flower Profile
Joe Pye weed
Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium fistulosum) is a robust summer-blooming wildflower that attracts a wide variety of pollinators and is a favorite of butterflies. The seeds are consumed by small birds.
