Shady landscapes

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.

Elliott's aster flowers

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.

Panhandle Wildflowers

Panhandle Wildflowers

The Panhandle’s plentiful public lands and rural roadsides make it a wonderful place to see wildflowers. Learn what’s blooming and where with this helpful brochure.

Gulf fritillary on Elliott's aster, Symphyotrichum elliottii

Gulf fritillary

The Gulf fritillary is sometimes known as the Passion butterfly — so named because of its ardor for Passionflower. You will find so much to love about this unique pollinator!

Field of Leavenworth's coreopsis along road

Bloom Report: Head south and look to moist areas

This bloom report is from November 2017. In November, the foliage of many native grasses has senesced. The various shades of brown and reddish brown that native grasses exhibit through the latter stages of life adds an aesthetic that appeals to many folks.

FDOT Wildflower Program Photos

Florida Department of Transportation Wildflower Program This page is hosted by the Florida Wildflower Foundation as a courtesy to the Florida Department of Transportation. Photo Gallery The photos on this page highlight the successes of the Florida Department of Transportation Wildflower Program over the past 25 years. Due to construction activities, necessary re-working of roadsides…

Swallowtail butterfly on Liatris spicata flower

FWF receives grant for “20 Easy Wildflowers”

The Florida Wildflower Foundation  has received a $17,000 grant from Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust for its project, “20 Easy Wildflowers to Grow Now!” It includes a publication, continuing education courses for horticultural professionals, and live social media events.

Four-panel collage showing: a zebra swallowtail butterfly on yellow flowers, a close-up of a purple flower, a slender orchid, and a wasp on a pale flower.

Our Wildflower Family

The first full week of May is National Wildflower Week, and this year it’s a family affair! We’ll be featuring some of our most diverse native wildflower families, exploring their ecological role and relationships to pollinators.

20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers — your guide to success!

With interest mounting in using wildflowers in urban landscapes, there is a huge demand for information about Florida’s native plants. “20 Easy-to-Grow Wildflowers” features a selection of 20 “tried and true” species that are easy to grow and maintain.

Aquatic wildflowers

Aquatic wildflowers

Wondering what native wildflowers and plants to use along your pond or wetland edge? Our guide will help you select the appropriate species for any aquatic environment. Versión en español disponible.