Native Wildflower Habitat
Protected through education, conservation, planting and research.
Upcoming Events
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.
FIELD TRIP – Deep Creek
Join us for an exciting experience wading in the tannic waters of Deep Creek in Putnam County on July 25.
The Latest News
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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.
Bloom Report: Meet Florida’s “Milk” Plants
Twenty-three Milkworts occur in Florida, and all are native to the state. Three are endemic, found nowhere else on earth, and two of those are endangered.
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.
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
Alligatorflag
Alligatorflag (Thalia geniculata) occurs naturally in wetland depressions and cypress sloughs, and along the edges of marshes, swamps and wet ditches. It typically blooms summer through fall.
