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Buttonbush
Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis) is a wetland shrub with pincushion-like blooms that attract bees, butterflies and moths. Ducks and other birds eat the seeds and the foliage is browsed by deer.
Polka-dot wasp moth
Contrary to its appearance, the harmless Polka-dot wasp moth (Syntomeida epilais) isn’t a wasp — but it’s not your typical moth, either!
American beautyberry
American beautyberry (Callicarpa americana) is a woody shrub found in pinelands and hammocks throughout Florida. Its flowers are a nectar source for pollinators, while the numerous berries provide food for birds in late summer and fall.
Pickerelweed
Pickerelweed (Pontederia cordata) typically blooms in spring through summer and occurs naturally in open, aquatic habitats such as pond, lake or river edges, marshes and swamps.
Bloom Report: White wildflowers, full of color
Florida’s native white wildflowers aren’t just pale beauties — they’re a reflection of nature’s full color spectrum. From roadsides to wild landscapes, these flowers bloom at different times across the state, offering a seasonal shift in beauty from south to north.
Seeds of Knowledge Library Demonstration Garden grants awarded
The Florida Wildflower Foundation has awarded Seeds of Knowledge Library Demonstration Garden Grants to six public libraries across the state — doubling the original number of planned recipients thanks to additional funding.
Common buckeye
Despite this butterfly’s intimidating eyespots and tendency to chase passing objects, the Common buckeye is anything but aggressive. It is the most widespread of Florida’s buckeye butterflies, found in all 67 counties.
Wild lime
Wild lime (Zanthoxylum fagara) has dense foliage that provides cover, and fruit that provides food for birds and small wildlife. The plant is the larval host for several butterflies.
Swamp twinflower
Swamp twinflower (Dyschoriste humistrata) is a low-growing wildflower that occurs naturally along the edges of forested wetlands. A great groundcover option for a moist to wet shady area, it attracts bees and butterflies.
Webinar – Creating a Colorful Native World Inside an HOA
Saumya Vanderwyst presents on methods to improve the soil biome around new construction and working with homeowners association demands.
Flowering dogwood
When in bloom, Flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is arguably one of Florida’s most beautiful flowering trees. Though dormant in winter, the tree comes alive in early spring.
All the leaves may be brown, but here’s why that’s beautiful!
In winter, many wildflowers go dormant or die back, dropping leaves and leaving brown stems adorned with flowerheads gone to seed. The urge to tidy up may be strong, but we urge you to take a cue from nature and rest!
Meet board member Geena Hill
Geena Hill joined the Florida Wildflower Foundation board in September 2024, bringing with her over a decade of experience as a conservation biologist in Florida.
Wild pennyroyal
Wild pennyroyal (Piloblephis rigida) typically flowers in late winter through spring, but can bloom year-round, and occurs naturally in scrub, scrubby and pine flatwoods, sandhills, dry prairies and ruderal areas.
Cocoplum
Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco) produces flowers and fruits throughout the year. Its dense foliage and substantial fruit provide cover and food for many birds and small wildlife and its flowers attract pollinators.
Skyblue clustervine
Skyblue clustervine (Jacquemontia pentanthos) is an evergreen, twining vine with bright blue flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. It is endangered in Florida.
Eastern silver aster
Eastern silver aster (Symphyotrichum concolor) is a winsome wildflower found in Florida’s pineland habitats. It typically blooms in fall but may bloom in summer and early winter.
