Suzanne supports the Florida Wildflower Foundation because of the excellent job we do in promoting and educating the public on the need to protect and expand native wildflower habitats and because the educational aspect of our program is research-based.
Marina Mertz, the Roadsides and North Florida Programs Coordinator goes over the role roadsides play, how the Florida Wildflower Foundation roadside program works in reducing mowing to protect native wildflower habitat and how you can help.
Support Help save wild Florida Support the natural world Get the State Wildflower license plate Our work for native, natural Florida and its creatures, including the bees that feed us, depends on the generosity of our members, donors, volunteers and sponsors, and those who purchase the State Wildflower license plate. Each time a plate is…
Get Involved Support Wildflowers Our members have raised more than $4 million to spread flowers along roadsides, research their mysteries, and teach people how Florida’s first flowers sustain bees and butterflies. Join them today in supporting native wildflowers and the wildlife depending on them. Or print an application to send via mail.
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.
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.
Sparkleberry (Vaccinium arboreum) blooms in spring, attracting a variety of pollinators — especially native bees. It is the larval host for the Striped hairstreak and Henry’s elfin butterflies.
Florida Wildflower Foundation is awarding a record-breaking 67 Seedlings for Schools grants this year. Each school will receive 30 native wildflower seedlings at the start of the 2025–26 school year.
In fall, Florida’s natural areas and roadsides light up with flares of bright purple from our 17 native Liatris species. Among them, Pinkscale gayfeather (Liatris elegans) is one of the most beautiful and unique.
Feay’s prairieclover (Dalea feayi) is a low-growing shrub that occurs naturally in sandhills and scrubby habitats. It blooms in late spring through early fall attracting a variety of native bees.
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.
Wand goldenrod (Solidago stricta) persists in wetter environments than most of our other native goldenrods, occurring naturally in wet flatwoods and prairies.
