Florida Wildflower Foundation

Florida Wildflower Foundation We are a nonprofit that protects, connects and expands Florida's native wildflower habitat. Florida Wildflower Foundation, 2016 ¬ www.flawildflowers.org

The purpose of the Florida Wildflower Foundation’s page is to further the organization’s mission, which is to conduct and support research, education and planting projects that increase the presence of native wildflowers and support the wildlife depending on them. Disclaimer and Terms of Use – Florida Wildflower Foundation Social Media

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rposes. The Florida Wildflower Foundation maintains that by creating this official page, and allowing for public comment, this page is not intended to create a limited public forum or otherwise guarantee an individual's right to free speech. Any views and comments expressed by users on this site are those of the users and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Florida Wildflower Foundation (FWF). Any user's reference to a specific commercial product or service does not imply endorsement or recommendation of that product or service by the FWF. All site users are personally responsible for the content of their posts and the FWF is not responsible for the content of external online platforms. Users are expected to communicate in a respectful and courteous manner supportive of the mission of the FWF. This site is regularly monitored and any inappropriate posts or comments will be promptly removed. Improper posts or comments include those that are obscene, libelous, incite people as to create a clear and present danger of the commission of unlawful acts, or substantially disrupt the FWF’s orderly operation. We may also remove posts or comments that are not related to the stated purpose of the site, including, but not limited to, comments of a commercial nature, political activity, and comments that constitute discrimination or harassment. We may block access to Facebook accounts that make repeated improper posts or comments on our page. Please contact info@flawildflowers regarding violation of these guidelines on the use of official FWF media platforms.

GARDEN SPOTLIGHT: The Albertus Cottage Wildflower Garden beautifully demonstrates the ideals of our Viva Florida grant p...
06/18/2026

GARDEN SPOTLIGHT: The Albertus Cottage Wildflower Garden beautifully demonstrates the ideals of our Viva Florida grant program, bringing new life to this historic community landmark. Led by the VIA Orange City Woman's Club, in partnership with Orange City, FL – Government and Mockingbird Native Nursery, the landscape has been transformed from a lifeless lawn into a vibrant native wildflower demonstration garden that draws in pollinators and people alike.

Get to know the garden here: https://www.flawildflowers.org/garden-spotlight-albertus-cottage/

Flower photos by Leah Brooks, signage photos from FWF site visit

Join us on Wednesday, July 15 at 2pm for our webinar “Women in Florida Field Botany: 1837-1972,” presented by Florida Mu...
06/17/2026

Join us on Wednesday, July 15 at 2pm for our webinar “Women in Florida Field Botany: 1837-1972,” presented by Florida Museum’s Herbarium Collections Manager, Dr. Alan Franck, and University of Florida Bachelor of Science Student, Serenity Mettler.

This presentation will bring to the forefront the often-overlooked yet significant contributions of many women, from Mary Agnes Chase to Mary C. Reynolds. It will explore their work to advance our botanical understanding of Florida.

Register now at: https://www.flawildflowers.org/event/260715-webinar-women-in-florida-field-botany/

Check out this awesome native plant sale coming up in Gainesville!
06/17/2026

Check out this awesome native plant sale coming up in Gainesville!

Happy  ! Summer in Florida brings with it the beautiful, iconic blooms of our native hibiscus and mallows. But this year...
06/12/2026

Happy ! Summer in Florida brings with it the beautiful, iconic blooms of our native hibiscus and mallows. But this year, something will be a little different – their taxonomic designations. Recent research has led to six of our Hibiscus species being split into two genera: Muenchhusia and Sabdariffa.

Read our latest post to learn why and find a guide to the updated nomenclature: https://www.flawildflowers.org/taxonomy-news-hibiscus/

Taxonomic changes — especially for well-known species — can be frustrating and hard to keep up with, but they reflect the work of dedicated scientists striving to better understand the evolutionary relationships of the flora and fauna around us.

Wildflower Wisdom: "We're bringing back the 'flower' in what Ponce de Leon called La Florida in 1513."- Lisa Roberts, Fl...
06/10/2026

Wildflower Wisdom:
"We're bringing back the 'flower' in what Ponce de Leon called La Florida in 1513."
- Lisa Roberts, Florida Wildflower Foundation
📷Emily Bell: Hummingbird and spotted beebalm (Monarda punctata)

🌸Be it along roadsides, in school gardens, public demonstration meadows, and more we're bringing them back.

🌸This year marks a major milestone for the Florida Wildflower Foundation: 25 years of advocating for Florida’s native wildflowers. To honor that legacy — and to look boldly toward what comes next — we’re launching $25 for 25, a year-long celebration built around community, storytelling and impact.

🌸Check it out: www.FlaWildflowers.org/25-for-25/

Busy making plans for fun summer adventures? Be sure to include native wildflowers. Whether enjoying a staycation in you...
06/09/2026

Busy making plans for fun summer adventures? Be sure to include native wildflowers. Whether enjoying a staycation in your own neck of the woods or exploring another part of the state, we’ve got the resources to help you find wonderful wildflower hotspots: https://www.flawildflowers.org/explore/

Keep up with what's blooming across the state with FlaWildflowerWatch on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flawildflowerwatch/ and use the hashtag on your own posts so that we can feature your photos!

Wildflower featured: Purple passionflower (Passiflora incarnata): https://www.flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-passiflora-incarnata/

Happy  ! Joe Pye w**d (Eutrochium fistulosum) is a robust summer-blooming wildflower that occurs in moist hammocks, flat...
06/05/2026

Happy ! Joe Pye w**d (Eutrochium fistulosum) is a robust summer-blooming wildflower that occurs in moist hammocks, flatwoods, fields and ditches. Its many wispy pink flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators and are a favorite of butterflies.

Learn more: https://www.flawildflowers.org/flower-friday-eutrochium-fistulosum/

POLLINATOR PALOOZA – Saturday, June 27, starting at 12 pmPollinator Week 2026 is coming up on June 22-28, which means on...
06/04/2026

POLLINATOR PALOOZA – Saturday, June 27, starting at 12 pm

Pollinator Week 2026 is coming up on June 22-28, which means one of our favorite events of the year is right around the corner! Join us for Pollinator Palooza with the Florida Museum of Natural History's McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, a fun, family-friendly event featuring a native plant giveaway and opportunities to learn about Florida’s native pollinators. We hope to see you on Saturday, June 27, at First Magnitude Brewing Company in Gainesville.

More details here:
https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/pollinator-palooza-2026/

Address

PO Box 941691
Maitland, FL
32794

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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