This bloom report is from March 2017. Earlier-than-normal blooming of spring wildflowers is occurring more often, but this year stands out because some wildflowers are blooming nearly a month earlier than expected.
Coreopsis bakeri has gone undetected for years because of its resemblance to our common Lanceleaf tickseed ( Coreopsis lanceolata). It is has been isolated long enough to have become a distinct species.
More than 38,000 visitors have had the opportunity to become better acquainted with the beauty and benefit of Florida’s native wildflowers since the establishment of a wildflower demonstration garden at the Pinellas County UF/IFAS Extension in Largo.
The Florida Wildflower Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden grants.
The Bay County Public Library was selected to pilot the Seeds of Knowledge Library Demonstration Garden Grant in spring 2025.
The City of Tavares Public Library in Lake County was selected to pilot the Seeds of Knowledge Library Demonstration Garden Grant in spring 2025.
Bruce J. Host Northeast Branch Library in Tallahassee was selected to pilot the Seeds of Knowledge Library Demonstration Garden Grant in spring 2024.
Micanopy celebrated its 200th anniversary with a new Pollinator Victory Garden, supported by a Viva Florida grant. The garden will provide food, shelter and habitat for pollinators and be a centerpiece for this historic town.
Welcome to our Green Mountain Scenic Byway demonstration garden made possible through the Florida Wildflower Foundation Viva Florida grant.
The Hernando County Public Library in Brooksville was selected to pilot the Seeds of Knowledge Library Demonstration Garden Grant in spring 2025.
Welcome to our Melbourne Beach Native Wildflower Demonstration Garden made possible through the Florida Wildflower Foundation Viva Florida grant and countless volunteers.
Planting and Conservation Planting grants Planting grants supply resources that give wildflowers a dynamic presence in public places, at schools and along roadways. They provide hands-on experiences for adults and children while beautifying communities and parks, and creating an awareness of Florida’s natural landscape. Viva Florida Celebrate Florida’s natural beauty! Viva Florida grants fund native…
