3-24-2026 11:26am

Native Wildflowers Begin to Bloom

Beth Callahan Editor

(Photo courtesy of ODNR Natural Areas and Preserves.) Harbinger of spring (L) and bloodroot (R) are two wildflowers that appear early in the spring season.

Story and photos courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves.

WARREN COUNTY, OH -- As Warren County residents begin to welcome the arrival of native wildflowers blooming in its many natural parks, enthusiasts and nature lovers can track when, where, and what is blooming by accessing the weekly Ohio Spring Wildflower Bloom reports published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Natural Areas and Preserves.

“Despite Ohio’s very snowy and cold winter, early spring wildflowers, like skunk cabbage and harbinger-of-spring, are a welcome reminder that spring is just around the corner,” said Chief Jeff Johnson, ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves. “ODNR’s weekly reports are a great way for Ohioans to discover the beauty of our native wildflowers and the special places where they can be found in bloom.”

Ohio’s woodlands provide the backdrop for a large and lovely array of native wildflowers across forest floors from late March until mid-May. The best and most diverse collections of wildflowers are found in relatively undisturbed locations away from urban areas. State nature preserves, parks, forests, and wildlife areas are excellent places to find dozens of wildflowers in bloom.

Available every Friday on ODNR’s website and social media platforms, the reports are organized by region (north, south, and central) and each report offers an extensive list of which wildflowers are blooming and the best places to see them. Additionally, the reports include wildflower and state nature preserve spotlights.

ODNR encourages Ohioans to share what’s blooming in their region and share images of native wildflowers on social media using the hashtag #OhioWildflowers and #OhioHeartofitall. Follow @ohiodnr and @ohionaturalareas on Instagram and Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Ohio Division of Natural Areas and Preserves on Facebook to learn more about Ohio’s spring wildflowers.