Florida Native Seed Partnership Since its incorporation in 2001, the Florida Wildflower Foundation has worked to establish and support sources of Florida native ecotype seeds for roadside and restoration projects. Nearly 25 years later, demand for native seed is rising faster than supply, driving up costs and limiting access to this vital resource. To address…
This is the official definition of a native wildflower and a native wildflower cultivar developed by the “What is a Native Wildflower” Task Force, 2010. Modified 2014. Download pdf here. Suggested citation: Bissett, N., Hall, D., Jarret, R. Logan, B, Norcini, J. Taylor, W. K. & Zinn, T.(2010) What is a native wildflower cultivar? Florida…
Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden Grant Program The application period for the 2025-26 Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden grant cycle is now closed. Applications will open again January 1, 2026. Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden grants bring native beauty to parks, nature centers and other public spaces. These grants provide funds with which to purchase…
Florida is home to hundreds of native plants that make great additions to gardens. The Florida Wildflower Foundation’s new book, “Native Plants for Florida Gardens,” takes the mystery out of using them in urban landscapes! Striking color photography showcases 100 species of wildflowers, vines, grasses, shrubs and trees. At-a-glance keys make it easy to determine bloom color, blooming seasons, and light and moisture requirements. Easy-to-read text provides details for success, including native range, care and site conditions.
In this webinar, George Gann and Cara Abbott of The Institute for Regional Conservation explain the various ways you can use the free online resource Natives For Your Neighborhood to help turn native plant gardening into ecosystem restoration.
Learn how to take the guesswork out of using native plants in urban settings in our free webinar, “Native Plants for Florida Gardens,” on Aug. 5. featuring Stacey Matrazzo, FWF program manager and co-author of Native Plants for Florida Gardens.
Did you know that many of Florida’s native plants are edible? Watch “Incredible Edible Natives,” presented by Stacey Matrazzo, to learn about the edible, medicinal and nutritional properties of some native plants commonly found in our yards and landscapes.
In this publication, 12 steps are described for establishing a small landscape planting of native wildflowers. Plantings can range in size from a small spot in a yard to a “mini-meadow.” Suggested citation: Norcini, J.G. 2006. Establishing a Small Planting of Native Wildflowers from Seed. Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food…
This article will introduce you to Florida’s beautiful native rain lilies and highlight a few common non-native species they are often mistaken for.
Though Florida’s native plants have evolved here over thousands of years, they are often little-known to the state’s gardening enthusiasts. Native Plants for Florida Gardens (Pineapple Press, $21.95), a new book from the Florida Wildflower Foundation, seeks to change that.
The Dubsdread Golf Course native plant garden utilizes Florida native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs that provide vital habitat for bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, as well as seeds, berries and insects for birds.
The Longwood native plant garden utilizes Florida native wildflowers, grasses and shrubs that provide vital habitat for bees, butterflies and other beneficial insects, as well as seeds, berries and insects for birds.
