Florida Bluehearts
Buchnera floridana
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–18" H × 3"–8" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, FL, GA and 6 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
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 6 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database 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 the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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