Native Wildflower Habitat
Protected through education, conservation, planting and research.
Upcoming Events
EVENT – Garden Work Day at Evergreen Cemetery
Join us to keep our Bee City Gainesville Gardens buzzing! For our first in this monthly series, we will gather at the Evergreen Cemetery Native Plant Garden to show it some love.
FIELD TRIP – St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Join us on September 29 for a fall exploration of St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, where we’ll search for seasonal wildflowers in the preserve’s longleaf pine flatwoods and scrubby flatwoods
FIELD TRIP – Ordway-Swisher Biological Station
Join us on October 14 to discover the long-term benefits of fire on the scenic rolling sandhills and lakes of the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station in Melrose, Florida!
The Latest News
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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.
25 Years of Partnership
Over the past 25 years, the Foundation has built its impact not by working alone, but by cultivating a diverse community of partnerships — helping us widen our reach on behalf of Florida’s native wildflowers.
Garden Spotlight: Deltona Regional Library
The Deltona Regional Library is uniquely situated alongside the Lyonia Preserve and Environmental Center. Its newest garden — a wildflower meadow near its main entrance — joins a growing series of native plant gardens around the building complex.
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
Cardinalflower
Cardinalflower (Lobelia cardinalis) is an aquatic wildflower with erect spikes of brilliant red blooms that attract hummingbirds, butterflies and bees.
