Greenbriar Park Native Meadow in Wellington
Welcome to our Greenbriar Park Native Wildflower Demonstration Meadow made possible through the Florida Wildflower Foundation Viva Florida grant with cooperation from the Village of Wellington.
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Bloom Report: Yellows and lavenders dominate fall bloom
Brake for wildflowers – Florida’s stunning fall bloom is a great reason to explore state and national parks and other public lands. Here are the hottest of hot spots throughout the state.
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Spotlight on Volunteers!
April 20-26, 2025 is National Volunteer Week. Here at the Florida Wildflower Foundation, our greatest impact happens when we support grassroots, community-led initiatives. Read on as we celebrate some of the folks doing this incredible work.
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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.
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Seeding Dates
Sowing seed at the appropriate time of year is one of the factors critical to successfully establishing a native wildflower/grass planting. Seed must be sown when germination, emergence and subsequent growth will occur quickly enough for wildflowers to fend off competing weed seedlings and for seedlings to tolerate adverse weather conditions. Versión en español disponible.
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Monarchs and Milkweed
Learn about Monarch butterflies in Florida and the best ways to support them.
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20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers
This 24-page magazine features 20 “tried and true” wildflowers that are easy to grow and maintain in home and urban landscapes. Versión en español disponible.
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Roadsides
Protecting Roadsides
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Pineland chaffhead
Pineland chaffhead (Carphephorus carnosus) typically blooms late summer through early fall and attracts butterflies, moths and other pollinators. It is endemic to only 13 Central and South Florida counties.
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Celebrate native bees and other pollinators
Do you enjoy juicy watermelons, local blueberries and strawberries and fresh Florida orange juice? How about carrots, broccoli, almonds and apples? If you do, please thank an insect.
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Things to do in the Fall Wildflower Garden
This fall, butterflies, bees and wasps are busy gathering nectar and preparing for migration or dormancy. Take time to enjoy your garden up close and watch the changes of fall.
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Bloom Report: Fall is Aster Time!
In cooler climates, fall is when “leaf peepers” hit the road to view red-, yellow- and orange-leaved trees. Here in Florida, fall color means wildflowers.
