Songbirds can't resist the sunny yellow petals, which come to bloom in mid-summer. Ox-eye sunflower-This plant looks like a sunflower but doesn’t get as tall.Swamp milkweed-These blooms appear in mid- to late summer with clusters of pink flowers that appeal to butterflies and nectar-loving bees.Wood poppy-This is another spring bloomer with flowers that resemble yellow poppies.The flowers also repel mosquitoes, emitting a scent the bloodsuckers don't like. Wild geranium-Bringing a hint of pink to the garden, this flower draws migratory birds as well as butterflies.Helen’s flower-Sometimes known by the less attractive name of sneezeweed, this is an aster that brings yellow and orange flowers to early fall.Marsh marigold-Another spring bloomer, this flower keeps its yellow buttercups until June.Columbine-This spring bloomer blossoms in a variety of colors with bell-shaped flowers that are hummingbird magnets.It’s illegal to pick the flowers or pull the plants where they grow in the wild. Large white trillium-Ohio's state wildflower produces big white blooms beginning in spring.Native wildflowers that thrive in Central Ohio include: Natives draw local wildlife, including pollinating bees.Natives are more tolerant of the region’s climate and tend to be more drought-resistant.
#Purple flowers in ohio update
Have you ever stopped in awe, looking at a neighbor’s garden as you drive by? As spring progresses and we are largely homebound due to COVID-19, here’s an update for creating a colorful flower garden that’s full of easy-care wildflowers that are native to Ohio.
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