Help paint Florida with wildflowers

The State Wildflower license plate teaches residents to create natural, sustainable landscapes. Support the effort - get yours today.

Old state wildflower license plate Image from Nancy Bickner's garden in Largo Florida. State Wildflower license plate

Start with 20 Easy Wildflowers

Learn to grow and maintain these foolproof Florida native wildflowers.

Bring best practices home

Discover the best methods for establishing wildflowers in your garden.

Facts to grow with

Discover resources that will help you select and find the right plant for the right place.

Lead by example

Have your sustainable landscaping efforts recognized by the "Wildflowers, naturally!" landscape program.

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Start with 20 Easy Wildflowers

With interest mounting in using wildflowers in urban landscapes, there is a huge demand for information for those new to Florida’s native plants. Enter “20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers.”

The 24-page magazine features a selection of 20 “tried and true” wildflowers that are easy to grow and maintain. And, with interest in supporting our beleaguered bees, butterflies and wildlife at an all-time high, readers will find that the selected plants excel at providing nectar, pollen and habitat.

Featured species are Milkweed, False rosemary, Tickseed, Goldenaster, Blanketflower, Blazing star, Skullcap, Twinflower, Sunflower, Spotted beebalm, Silver-leaved aster, Black-eyed Susan, Wild Petunia, Sage, Goldenrod, Rosinweed, Verbena, Senna, St. John’s wort and Aster.

Download your copy of 20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers (24-page PDF).

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Milkweed, Asclepias, page from 20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers

“The results of landscaping with native wildflowers are amazing. So many beautiful plants, lots of butterflies, caterpillars and other critters!” — Joanne Mason, Plant City

Starting a Florida wildflower garden?
Plan for success

  • Choose plants correct for your site’s conditions and climate zone.
  • For sunny gardens, choose a site that gets four or more hours of sun.
  • For shade gardens, select a site with light daily or afternoon shade.
  • Select plants that bloom in different seasons.
  • Use native grasses or groundcovers to fill space and add interest.
  • Remove weeds and debris seasonally.
  • Let seeds dry and set naturally to produce new plants.

Learn to grow Florida’s native wildflowers

Watch these videos and you’ll know how the Sunshine State got its name, when to plant wildflowers from seed, how to prepare a site for planting and much more.

Native Florida Wildflowers (Part 1)

All about Florida wildflowers and how to establish a bed (Part 1).

Native Florida Wildflowers (Part 2)

All about Florida wildflowers and how to establish a bed (Part 2).

Protecting Florida Wildflowers

Wildflowers in Florida’s natural areas.

Landscaping with Wildflowers

Great native plants for your landscape.

Get the facts on growing native wildflowers

Adding wildflowers to your landscape is easy – just select the right plant for the right place. On this page, you’ll find information that will help you be a blooming success.

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Attracting Bees with Florida Native Wildflowers brochure cover
Attracting Birds with Florida's Native Wildflowers brochure cover
Attracting Butterflies with Florida's Native Wildflowers brochure cover
Monarchs and Milkweed handout
Easy-To-Grow Wildflowers handout
Wildflowers, naturally! plant guideplant selection guide
Seeding Dates for Florida Native Wildflowers and Grasses
Establishing wildflowers from seed handout
Wildflowers for Dry Landscapes handout
Collecting and Growing Wildflower seed handout
Find more tools and tips for homeowners and professionals on our Resources for Sustainable Landscape page.

48%
NITRATES & PHOSPHORUS
in surface waters are generated by fertilizer

93%
OF FLORIDIANS DEPEND
on the Floridan aquifer for their water

3,800
NATIVE AND NATURALIZED
flowering plant species in Florida

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