How much sun does Florida Bluehearts need?

Florida Bluehearts grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Florida Bluehearts bloom?

Florida Bluehearts blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Florida Bluehearts native?

Florida Bluehearts (Buchnera floridana) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Florida Bluehearts attract?

Florida Bluehearts draws bees and butterflies.

Is Florida Bluehearts HOA-friendly?

Florida Bluehearts takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Florida Bluehearts

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Buchnera floridana

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Florida Bluehearts (Buchnera floridana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

6"–18" H × 3"–8" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, FL, GA and 5 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Buchnera floridana is a small annual wildflower that grows 6-18 inches tall with a narrow, upright form. It produces small flowers from June through September and thrives in full sun with minimal water needs. This native plant maintains a relatively compact appearance throughout its growing season.

In an HOA neighborhood

Florida Bluehearts takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Annual nature means gaps in landscape when plants die
May be perceived as weedy by HOA boards
Small stature can look sparse in formal plantings

Wildlife value

This wildflower attracts bees and butterflies during its long summer blooming period. Its extended flowering season from June to September provides consistent nectar sources for pollinators.

Common questions

How much sun does Florida Bluehearts need?: Florida Bluehearts grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Florida Bluehearts bloom?: Florida Bluehearts blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Florida Bluehearts native?: Florida Bluehearts (Buchnera floridana) is native to AL, AR, FL, GA and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Florida Bluehearts attract?: Florida Bluehearts draws bees and butterflies.
Is Florida Bluehearts HOA-friendly?: Florida Bluehearts takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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