Native Wildflower Habitat

Protected through education, conservation, planting and research.

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Upcoming Events

A butterfly perched on yellow flowers with text advertising Wacca Pilatka Garden Centers Spring Market on Saturday, May 9th, from 9 AM to 2 PM.
EVENT – Spring Market

We are excited to attend Wacca Pilatka's Spring Market on May 9 in Jacksonville! Stop by our table to learn about Florida's beautiful native wildflowers…

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Webinars
WEBINAR – Florida’s Native Bees

Join us on Wednesday, May 20 at 2pm for our webinar "Florida's Native Bees" presented by University of Florida's Dr. Rachel Mallinger.

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Field Trips
FIELD TRIP – Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area

Join us for a guided exploration of the sandhill and pine flatwoods ecosystems of Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area in Clay County on Saturday, May…

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EVENT – Spring Market
We are excited to attend Wacca Pilatka’s Spring Market on May 9 in Jacksonville! Stop by our table to learn about Florida’s beautiful native wildflowers and how to incorporate them in your landscape to support pollinators and the environment.
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The Latest News

Join 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.
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Spotlight on Volunteers!
April 19-25, 2026, is National Volunteer Week. Here at the Florida Wildflower Foundation, our greatest impact happens when we support grassroots, community-led initiatives. Read on as we celebrate some of the folks doing this incredible work.
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25 Years of Education
Since the very beginning, education has been a cornerstone of the Florida Wildflower Foundation, shaping and informing everything we do. Over the past 25 years, we’ve built a robust program to increase awareness and understanding of Florida’s native wildflowers and their importance to our ecology, economy and overall well-being.
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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. 

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See what’s in bloom

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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.

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Featured Flower Profile

Buffalo clover

Buffalo clover’s (Trifolium reflexum) beautiful spring- to early summer-blooming flowers are attractive to pollinators, and the plant may serve as a larval host for the Eastern tailed-blue butterfly.
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Flower Fields

Drive change by purchasing the State Wildflower license plate

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