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Garden Spotlight: Flamingo Garden Park
Tucked away in the small town of Surfside, Flamingo Garden Park is a peaceful and inviting space for the community. The native plant design of this Viva Florida Demonstration Garden fits in seamlessly with the neighborhood’s warm tropical vibes.
Common blue violet
Florida’s Common blue violet (Viola sororia) is aptly named as it is the most common violet throughout the state. It is often seen in cultivated lawns and occurs naturally in hammocks and upland hardwood forests.
Kicking off 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.
Red chokeberry
Red chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) is a deciduous shrub found in moist to wet pine flatwoods and along wetland and swamp margins. In late winter and spring, the plant is covered in a profusion of showy, sweet-scented blooms.
Snowberry
Snowberry (Chiococca alba) is a robust evergreen vinelike shrub that occurs naturally in pine rocklands, shell mounds and coastal strands and hammocks. Its fragrant flowers bloom spring through fall.
Yaupon holly
Yaupon holly (Ilex vomitoria) blooms attract bees, and its abundant fall fruit provides food for birds and small mammals. A tea can be made from its leaves.
New Port Richey Public Library Native Plant Garden
The New Port Richey Public Library in Pasco County was selected to pilot the Seeds of Knowledge Library Demonstration Garden Grant in spring 2025.
Winter Park Library Native Plant Garden
The Winter Park Public Library in Orange County was selected to pilot the Seeds of Knowledge Library Demonstration Garden Grant in spring 2025.
The Miccosukee Wildflower Meadow ”Swampy Meadows Garden”
Welcome to the Miccosukee Community Garden Viva Florida Demonstration garden made possible through the Florida Wildflower Foundation Viva Florida grant.
Loblolly bay
Loblolly bay (Gordonia lasianthus) is an attractive evergreen tree found in swamps, bayheads and cypress domes throughout much of Florida. Its fragrant showy flowers bloom spring through summer and attract a variety of pollinators.
Black swallowtail
The Black swallowtail can be found year-round throughout Florida and much of North America, ranging from southern Canada to northern Mexico and as far west as Arizona.
Christmasberry
Christmasberry (Lycium carolinianum) gets its common name from the many bright red, egg-shaped berries it produces in December. While toxic to some animals, they are favored by many birds.
Fragrant ladiestresses
Fragrant ladiestresses (Spiranthes odorata) is a semi-aquatic to aquatic perennial orchid. It occurs naturally in swamps, wet pinelands and seepage slopes throughout Florida.
Sea lavender
Sea lavender (Heliotropium gnaphalodes) is an evergreen shrub found in dunes and thickets on the Atlantic coast of Central and South Florida. Its small but showy flowers emit a subtly sweet scent and attract many pollinators.
Florida Native Seed Partnership Launches Steering Committee and Celebrates Successful Kickoff Meeting
The Florida Native Seed Partnership convened its inaugural Steering Committee to unite universities, growers, landowners and conservationists around building a sustainable, affordable supply of Florida native seed.
Meet board member Fatima Elkott
Fatima joined the Florida Wildflower Foundation board in September 2022 and began a 2-year term as board chair in September 2025. She brings an education in urban planning, a passion for sharing knowledge, and an indomitable spirit to our mission.
WEBINAR – Florida’s Native Flowering Trees and Shrubs
Mark Tancig, Commercial and Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for UF/IFAS Extension Leon County, highlights Florida native trees and shrubs known for their showy floral displays in this webinar.
Wand goldenrod
Wand goldenrod (Solidago stricta) persists in wetter environments than most of our other native goldenrods, occurring naturally in wet flatwoods and prairies.
Remembering Anne MacKay
We remember Anne MacKay, founding board member and former chair. A passionate advocate, artist and mentor, Anne’s warmth, generosity and dedication to Florida’s native wildflowers shaped the Foundation’s early years and continues to inspire future conservation leaders.