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  • Sparkleberry

    Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) blooms in spring, attracting a variety of pollinators — especially native bees. It is the larval host for the Striped hairstreak and Henry’s elfin butterflies.

  • 2025 Seedlings for Schools Grant Winners

    Florida Wildflower Foundation is awarding a record-breaking 67 Seedlings for Schools grants this year. Each school will receive 30 native wildflower seedlings at the start of the 2025–26 school year.

  • Pinkscale gayfeather

    In fall, Florida’s natural areas and roadsides light up with flares of bright purple from our 17 native Liatris species. Among them, Pinkscale gayfeather (Liatris elegans) is one of the most beautiful and unique.

  • Feay’s prairieclover

    Feay’s prairieclover (Dalea feayi) is a low-growing shrub that occurs naturally in sandhills and scrubby habitats. It blooms in late spring through early fall attracting a variety of native bees.

  • 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.

  • Wand goldenrod

    Wand goldenrod (Solidago stricta) persists in wetter environments than most of our other native goldenrods, occurring naturally in wet flatwoods and prairies.

  • Seedlings for Schools

    Seedlings for Schools School Wildflower Garden Grant Program Wildflowers and classroom resources for Florida schools are provided through this program. Grants include 30 native wildflower seedlings, classroom resources and professional guidance on garden establishment. Grants are awarded in late May and plants are shipped at the beginning of the school year. Teachers who are awarded…

  • Whirlabout   

    Named for its frantic flight patterns, the Whirlabout (Hedone vibex) is one of several tiny skippers that can be found “whirling” through wildflower patches across the state.

  • Gulf fritillary

    The Gulf fritillary is sometimes known as the Passion butterfly — so named because of its ardor for Passionflower. You will find so much to love about this unique pollinator!

  • Florida’s spring-flowering tickseeds

    In the spring, many Florida roadsides and natural areas are painted yellow with showy Coreopsis, commonly known as tickseed. Florida’s state wildflower, five of our 12 native species bloom in spring.

  • Carpenter bees

    Many Floridians become familiar with carpenter bees by accident. They may notice a hole that appears to have been drilled into unpainted wood around their homes with a sawdust pile beneath it.