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25 Years of Wildflowers on the Road!
In June 2025, we celebrate 25 years of the State Wildflower license plate supporting wildflowers and wildlife across Florida! With more than 35,000 plates on the road, we are thankful for everyone who has helped us drive our mission forward.
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.
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!
Bloom Report: Spanish Needles – Nature’s Pollinator Magnet (and Laundry’s Worst Nightmare!)
Florida is home to seven native species of Bidens, all of which are commonly known as Spanish needles or Beggarsticks. While pollinators love them, they often inspire mixed feelings!
Climate Change and Florida’s Native Plants
From the Apalachicola River Basin to the Lake Wales Ridge and into the Everglades, Florida has many unique plant communities. How each of these ecosystems will respond to a rapidly changing climate is likely to be as unique as those environments themselves.
Meet board member CJ McCartney
CJ McCartney joined the Florida Wildflower Foundation board in October 2022 and is an inspirational environmental educator making a big impact in South Florida!
2024 Seedlings for Schools Grant Winners
Forty-two Florida schools received native wildflowers in our 2024 Seedlings for Schools grant program. The grants are used to establish campus wildflower gardens that are incorporated into Pre-K through 12th grade curriculum.
Meet board member Marissa Kaprow
Marissa Kaprow joined the Florida Wildflower Foundation board in 2014 and has served as Treasurer since 2016. She is a CPA and Director of Audit and Assurance Services at Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund.
Bring on the Butterflies!
Butterflies are perhaps the most universally loved insect — their beauty and grace captivates us and their presence brings us joy. Ecologically, butterflies are also incredibly important! Learn how your gardening practices can bring on and support a wide diversity of butterflies.
Bloom Report: When seeing red is a good thing!
Our Summer Bloom Report from Jeff Norcini, PhD will have you seeing red in the most beautiful way! Vibrant red native wildflowers brighten the landscape, and those with tubular flowers will attract hummingbirds (and butterflies, too).
Meet board member Kody Smith
Kody joined the Florida Wildflower Foundation board in September 2021. He is the CEO and senior principal landscape architect at Dix.Hite + Partners.
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.