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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.
Bloom Report: Meet Florida’s “Milk” Plants
Twenty-three Milkworts occur in Florida, and all are native to the state. Three are endemic, found nowhere else on earth, and two of those are endangered.
Garden Spotlight: Albertus Cottage Wildflower Garden
The Albertus Cottage Wildflower Garden beautifully demonstrates the ideals of our Viva Florida grant program, bringing new life to this historic community landmark.
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.
Bloom Report: Thistles — Spiny but Spectacular
Thistles (Cirsium spp.) make a bold statement in the landscape. From their low rosettes of spiny leaves to their striking flowers perched atop stems that can reach 3 feet or more, these plants are hard to miss.
Garden Spotlight: Little Bay Park
Tucked away in the small town of Surfside, Little Bay Park is a peaceful and inviting space for the community. The native plant design of this Viva Florida Demonstration Garden fits in seamlessly with the neighborhood’s warm tropical vibes.
Florida Native Seed Partnership Launches Steering Committee and Celebrates Successful Kickoff Meeting
The Florida Native Seed Partnership convened its inaugural Steering Committee to unite universities, growers, landowners and conservationists around building a sustainable, affordable supply of Florida native seed.
Remembering Anne MacKay
We remember Anne MacKay, founding board member and former chair. A passionate advocate, artist and mentor, Anne’s warmth, generosity and dedication to Florida’s native wildflowers shaped the Foundation’s early years and continues to inspire future conservation leaders.
Bloom Report: False Foxglove — A Parasite?!
False foxglove (Agalins spp.) is hemi-parasitic! These showy, fall-blooming wildflowers tap into other plants for some of their nutrients but also have green tissue that produces their own sugars through photosynthesis.
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.
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.