We Protect Florida Native Plants
Native plants are essential for environmental health,
but they face multiple mounting threats.
FNPS's efforts ensure
their continued survival
© Photo by Marjorie Shropshire, Martin County Chapter
The FNPS Magazine
In 1981, Peggy Sias Lantz was asked to contribute an article to the new Society’s newsletter. Lantz accepted the invitation and wrote a piece titled “The Aeolian Harp Tree,” about the Sabal palmetto (cabbage palm). She then volunteered to create the first issue. That decision launched The Palmetto, with Lantz as its first editor.
To learn more about the history of the Palmetto, check out our history.
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News & Advocacy
34
Chapters
State Wide
6,500+
Passionate Naturalists
46
Years of Conservation
9
State Parks Saved From Becoming Golf Courses
Our Mission:
to conserve, preserve, and restore Florida's native plants and their habitats
FNPS is a Community for Conservation
Watch this short video to learn more.
Voice over credits: Roger Hammer (Dade Chapter), Craig Huegel (Pinellas Chapter), Peggy Sias Lantz (Tarflower Chapter).
Video editing: Cherice Smithers (Paynes Prairie Chapter)
WHY WE PLANT NATIVE
Florida native plants are adapted to our unique climate, soils, and wildlife—making them the best choice for resilient, sustainable landscapes. They require less water, no synthetic fertilizers, and provide essential habitat for birds, butterflies, and pollinators. When we plant native, we restore balance, preserve biodiversity, and help Florida thrive.
LEARN MORE ABOUT WHY WE PLANT NATIVE ➟
FNPS PLANT DATABASE
Searching for Florida native plants tailored to your local conditions?
The FNPS Plant Database offers detailed information on species distributions, habitat preferences, and ecological value. It's an essential tool for gardeners, land managers, and conservation professionals alike.
FEATURED AT-RISK SPECIES
EXPLORE SOME OF FLORIDA'S MOST AT-RISK NATIVE PLANTS
Monarchs & Milkweed
Looking for ways to support monarchs in Florida? Learn more about the special relationship between Monarchs and native milkweeds, and how to garden responsibly.
