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  • Spring — a time of renewal, planting and planning

    Who doesn’t love spring? It puts us in a happy place to see plants bursting forth with new green leaves and a promise of growth. For gardeners, it’s a very busy time as we plan, pull weeds and plant.

  • Grasses and Groundcovers

    Level up your lawn with native grasses and groundcovers! Traditional turf lawns require excessive water use, fertilizers and often pesticides. This guide will help you select sustainable alternatives for your landscape. Versión en español disponible.

  • Dry Landscapes

    Wondering what native wildflowers and plants to use in a dry landscape? Use our new handout to evaluate your landscape’s soil moisture and choose diverse species that will thrive and give your landscape a “real Florida” feel. Versión en español disponible.

  • Shady landscapes

    Wondering what native wildflowers and plants to use in a shady landscape? Use our new handout to evaluate your landscape’s light conditions and choose diverse species that will thrive and give your landscape a “real Florida” feel. Versión en español disponible.

  • 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.

  • Attracting Butterflies

    You can help provide food and habitat for Florida’s butterflies by landscaping with native wildflowers. Learn more now. Versión en español disponible.

  • Plant selection guide

    This guide includes over 120 Florida native wildflowers, shrubs, vines and grasses that work well in home landscapes. It will help you choose plants based on your location, soil and light conditions, color and season of bloom, and pollinator use. Versión en español disponible.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Have a question about Florida’s wildflowers, planting or our programs? This page provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we receive. If you don’t find an answer here, please email us at info@flawildflowers.org Education and Outreach Get Growing Getting to Know Florida’s Wildflowers Community and Roadside Wildflowers The State…

  • Invasive Plant Resources for Florida Residents

    Removing invasive plants from your own landscape is one of the most impactful things you can do to protect the natural areas around you. We’ve compiled some of the best online resources to help you.

  • White peacock

    White peacock butterflies fly in Florida throughout the year. They are small white butterflies with brown markings and orange margins. The common name comes from black spots on the forewings and hindwings, giving the appearance of a peacock’s eyespot.