Spotted little white clouds of blooms in sunny, sandy spots lately? That’s likely October Flower, a Florida native that blooms from late summer into October.
Julie McConnell with UF/IFAS Extension Washington County in Chipley shared a few of her favorite tough sandhill plants this month, and October Flower is one of them.
Two natives to look for
- October Flower: white blooms in sunny, sandy spots from late summer into October. It even makes a nice cut flower that can last a week or more.
- Woody Goldenrod: covered in tiny yellow flowers in the fall.
Good for pollinators
Both plants bring in native bees and butterflies, making them a welcome sight along sandy roadsides and yards around the county.
Have you seen them blooming near you in Chipley, Vernon, Wausau or Sunny Hills? Send us a photo through our news tip page.
Source: Photo: Julie McConnell, UF/IFAS Extension. Info from UF/IFAS Extension Washington County and the Florida Wildflower Foundation.
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