Great White Trillium (Trillium grandiflorum) Photo: Richard Rings
Great List of Ohio Native Plants for Gardeners !
There are lots of great lists of Ohio Native Plants that are available to Ohio gardeners. As you scroll down this page you will find links to several!
A List of Plants Growing in the Heritage Garden at the Ohio Governor’s Residence
Below is a link to a wonderful list of 231 native plants found in Ohio! This list was recently compiled by Hope Taft and Debra Knapke (Jan 20, 2020) and is based on Robert Henn's book, Wildflowers of Ohio. Hope and Debra expanded Henn’s list to include many of the native plant species found in the Heritage Garden at the Ohio Governor's Residence (see bottom of this list for sources and references).
This list is not intended to include all of Ohio’s almost 1900 native plants. Hope and Debra’s list is excellent for Ohio gardeners interested in adding native plants to their gardens and learning more about these plants.
Some of the species listed are a bit weedier, but are included because they support wildlife. Some are threatened species and may require very specific growing conditions to grow them successfully. The spreadsheet includes Common Names, Scientific Names, Plant Family, Bloom Time, Habitat (growing conditions and other information), Flower Color, Location in the Heritage Garden, and the Pollinators & Likely Pollinators that will be attracted to the plant. It is an EXCELLENT list!
CLICK HERE to download this list. If you are interested in printing this list, legal paper (8.5 x 14”) works very well.
There are many other great lists available!
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has lists of Ohio Native Plants that are great for homeowners.
Heather Holm has created a great list entitled, “Native Perennials for Pollinators.” You can access her list by visiting www.pollinatorsnativeplants.com, or clicking on the link below.
Another great list is available from Prairie Moon. You can access this list by visiting their website www.prairiemoon.com, or clicking on the link below: