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Jun 24, 2024 · Learn about the diverse and beautiful wildflowers that grow in North America, from windflowers to yarrow. See pictures and descriptions of each flower, its scientific name, zone, and habitat.
- New England Aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae) Native to the northeastern U.S., the New England aster is a cheerful salt-tolerant perennial suitable for roadside plantings.
- Blanket Flowers (Gaillardia aristata) Blanket flowers are so named because their colors are reminiscent of an Indigenous blanket design. A North American plains wildflower, blanket flower (Gaillardia aristata) offers a two-toned look.
- Queen Anne's Lace Wildflower (Daucus carota) Queen Anne's lace bears the botanical name Daucus carota. Indeed, Queen Anne's lace is related to carrots. If you pull up one of these wildflowers, you can smell a carrot-like fragrance emanating from the bruised roots.
- Bachelor Buttons (Centaurea cyanus and Centaurea montana) The origin of the name "bachelor buttons" comes from the way these flowers were once used. They were sometimes placed in the buttonhole of a suit or shirt; bachelors sported the flower when they went courting.
- White Trillium. Scientific Name: Trillium grandiflorum. This wildflower is white with three-petaled flowers and three green leaves. It is a classic woodland wildflower that attracts pollinators, such as bees and butterflies.
- Purple Coneflower. Scientific Name: Echinacea purpurea. The purple coneflower is a much loved wildflower thanks to its ability to attract a wide array of good insects, such as bees, butterflies, and beneficial wasps.
- Wild Columbine. Scientific Name: Aquilegia canadensis. The wild columbine produces red and yellow spurred flowers that resemble a hummingbird in flight.
- Butterfly Weed. Scientific Name: Asclepias tuberosa. The butterfly weed is named for its ability to attract a slew of butterflies. It produces bright orange clusters of flowers and is a host plant for monarch butterflies.
Learn about different wildflowers that grow in the US, their names, colors, and growing conditions. See photos and basic information for each type of wildflower, from agrimony to liverwort.
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Enjoy Ohio's Wildflowers. Spring wildflowers information for the state of Ohio including weekly bloom reports, featured wildflowers and viewing hotspots.
A wildflower (or wild flower) is a flower that grows in the wild, meaning it was not intentionally seeded or planted. The term implies that the plant is neither a hybrid nor a selected cultivar that is any different from the native plant, even if it is growing where it would not naturally be found.
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Jun 3, 2024 · Learn about the amazing diversity of Ohio wildflowers throughout the seasons and the habitats they grow in. See photos and stories of rare and beautiful flowers, such as blazing stars, crested coralroot orchid, and blue lupine.
