Native Wildflower Habitat
Protected through education, conservation, planting and research.
Upcoming Events
20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers Presentation
Jennifer Tyson, Sunken Gardens Education Director and Florida Wildflower Foundation Outreach Contractor, will present easy-to-grow native wildflowers on July 18 at Sunken Gardens in St. Petersburg.
FIELD TRIP – Deep Creek
Join us for an exciting experience wading in the tannic waters of Deep Creek in Putnam County on July 25.
FIELD TRIP – Tour of the University of Florida Herbarium
Join us on August 13 to tour the University of Florida Herbarium, a collection of over 510,000 plant specimens from all continents and the largest collection of Florida native plant species.
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.
Foundation awards 2026 Viva Florida grants
The Florida Wildflower Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden grants.
25 Years of Community
We’re celebrating the community that makes our mission possible. And no one embodies that community better than our members.
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.
See what’s in bloom
Explore
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.
Featured Flower Profile
Tall ironweed
Tall ironweed (Vernonia angustifolia) is a robust perennial wildflower that blooms in summer and fall, attracting a variety of pollinators, especially butterflies.
