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- Chicory. Cichorium intybus. Growing Information. USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-10. Life Cycle: Perennial. Approximate mature size: 1-4′ (30-120 cm) Bloom Time: Summer, Fall.
- Blue Vervain. Verbena hastata. Also known as the American Vervain or Swamp Verbena. Growing Information. USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9. Life Cycle: Perennial. Approximate mature size: 2-5′ (60-150cm)
- Common Blue Violet. Viola sororia. Also known as Common Meadow Violet, Purple Violet, Woolly Blue Violet, Hooded Violet, and Wood Violet. Growing Information.
- Common Periwinkle. Vinca minor. Also known as Lesser Periwinkle or Dwarf Periwinkle. Growing Information. USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9. Life Cycle: Perennial. Approximate mature size: 4-6″ (10-15cm)
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- 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.
- Common Milkweed. Very aromatic and sweetly scented, this milkweed species is the one seen most often in Ohio. It can be an aggressive grower which might be why some think of it as a weed.
- American Water Lotus. This native lotus is the largest wildflower in Ohio. The fragrant flowers can grow up to 10” across and the perfectly round leaves can reach up to 3’ in diameter.
- Rough Blazing Star. There are six species of liatris that are native to Ohio. They can be found in the prairies across Ohio. This particular species is mostly seen in southern Ohio and a few spots in the sandier soils of the Oak Openings region.
- Blue-Eyed Grass. The narrow leaves of this small plant make it look like a grass, but it is actually a member of the iris family. The adorably sweet flowers grow about ½” across.
- Virginia Spring Beauty
- Mayapple
- Common Jewelweed
- Common Milkweed
- White Snakeroot
- Wild Carrot
- Large White Trillium
- Bloodroot
- Cut-Leaved Toothwort
- Multiflora Rose
The Virginia Spring Beauty (Claytonia virginica) is a low-growing and delicate wildflower that can be found in tree lawns, meadows, and woodlands. The foliage is close to the ground with sprawling flower stems with edible, potato-like corns. The long-blooming flowers provide nectar and pollen for insects before many of the other wildflowers bloom. ...
The Mayapple flowers (Podophyllum peltatum) from late April to May. Each plant produces two rounded and deeply cleft leaves. They have large white flowerswith yellow stamens. The fruit is green-yellow and apple-like. This plant forms colonies through creeping underground roots. They are common throughout Ohio in wooded habitats and open areas.
The Common Jewelweed (Impatiens capensis), also known as the spotted jewelweed is an annual plant, native to North America. It can grow to 1.5 meters in height, blooming from late spring to early fall. It produces orange flowers with a three-lobed corolla. The leaves alternate on the upper stems and opposite each other on the lower stems. The leave...
The Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a fragrant wildflower and is the main host plant for the Monarch butterfly with beautiful mauve flowers and succulent leaves. It can grow to 1.8 meters in height. The plant produces a white sap when cut. The flowers can grow to around one centimeter in diameter with five horn-like hoods. The seeds have whi...
White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima) is a herbaceous perennial plant that is toxic to humans and animals. It belongs to the sunflower family with white disk flowers that bloom from late summer to early fall. It is known to cause milk sickness, which is drinking milk from cows that have ingested the plant. Several early settlers became affected by ...
Wild Carrot (Daucus carota), also known as Queen Anne’s Lace, is a biennial plant. It is often mistaken as poison hemlock. It grows in well-drained or dry soil. Sensitive individuals can develop a rash if exposed to the sap. It is slightly toxic to livestock. The leaves are yellow-green and have a feathery appearance. They are alternatively arrange...
The Large White Trillium flowers (Trillium grandiflorum) from April to early May. This is a robust perennial plant that can grow to twenty inches in height. It produces bright white flowers that sit above the leaves. This wildflower is common throughout Ohio in wooded areas. It is a common wildflower and became the state flower wildflower of Ohio i...
Bloodroot flowers (Sanguinaria canadensis) from the middle of March to late April in Ohio. It is a large flower with white petals with a single left that wraps the stem during flowering. Once the leaf unfurls, it is a large round leaf with lobed margins. You are likely to find this beautiful and showy wildflower in wooded habitats throughout Ohio. ...
The Cut-leaved Toothwort (Cardamine concatenata) can be found throughout Ohio in eighty-eight counties. It flowers from early March to late April. It is a perennial plant that can grow to sixteen inches in height. It has three leaves that are deeply divided and toothed. The four-petaled flowers are white and some are infused with white. This wildfl...
The Multiflora Rose (Rosa multiflora) is a thorny shrub that has arching stems and compound leaves. It is a perennial plant that forms dense thickets and crowds out native shrubs and plants. It can be found in forests, stream banks, prairies, fields, and wetlands. You will see white or pink flowers appear in May. The red rose hips develop during su...
Jun 15, 2023 · Ohio is home to a fantastic range of native flowers, plants, and wildflowers. Ohio’s native flowers thrive in Zones 5 and 6 in pretty humid conditions. Some of Ohio’s most recognizable native flowers include black-eyed Susan, purple coneflowers, and large white trilliums.
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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.
In this article, we have 45 common types of Ohio wildflowers explaining what they can do for you or if you should run in the other direction. We have organized them by color and even included photos! Never be confused about Ohio wildflowers again!
