Carolina allspice, a flowering shrub native to Ohio, is known for its fragrant, reddish-brown flowers. The plant thrives in woodland areas and along streams, blooming from mid-April through July.

Ohio’s native plants are defined as species that grew in the state before European settlers arrived. Many of these native species have grown in Ohio for thousands of years. After Europeans ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County write a column about native plants in Ohio. When you think of Ohio, you might picture its bustling cities, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On a recent visit to ... Despite their delicate appearance and native woodland habitat, they can be quite hardy garden plants and make a lovely border or drift.

In many areas of Ohio, burning bush has spread into wooded areas, robbing native woodland plants of light, moisture and nutrients. Both the spring, wildflowers and young tree sprouts that provide ...

A new Ohio law allows individuals and conservation organizations to collect and share native plant seeds. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 364 on Wednesday, following the unanimous approval ...

Ohio Native Landscapes owner Jackie Young created her business to change the landscaping industry and encourage the community to ditch invasive plants. Young started her business in 2020.

Tall coreopsis, (Coreopsis tripteris), is a beautiful native plant and a symbol of summer in Ohio. This herbaceous perennial is easily grown from seed and one of the few flowers mostly known by ...

Northwest Ohio gardeners will have a one-day chance to buy native plants, garden supplies and composting tools during a spring sale Friday. The Native Plant Sale is hosted by the Lucas Soil ...

To find this medium-sized, multistemmed woody shrub in Ohio, look in woodland openings, edges and along streams, especially in the southern portion of the state. Native Plant: Eastern spring ...

But did you know that Ohio is also home to a treasure trove of native plants that play a crucial role in the state’s ecosystem? Let’s dive into why these native plants are so important and why ...