Wildflowers - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
May 10, 2024 · (iris cristata) This charming woodland wildflower blooms in April and May and can be found in sunny to shaded sites along streams, lower wooded slopes, and ravines. The light- to dark-purple flowers have a yellow and white splotch and crest on their sepals.
Iris cristata - US Forest Service
Iris cristata: Crested Iris. The crested iris occurs from the Ohio River valley into the central southeastern states with several disjunct populations in the central Mississippi river valley in west-central Illinois and eastern Iowa and a population in northeastern Ohio.
2024 Spring Wildflower Bloom Report – Week 7 - Ohio …
Apr 19, 2024 · This week’s featured wildflower is the dwarf crested iris (Iris cristata). Not the typical large iris of our wetlands but still a charming and brightly colored woodland bloomer. Dwarf crested iris blooms in April and May throughout southern and northeastern Ohio.
Picture Ohio! - Wild Iris - Ian Adams Photography
May 24, 2011 · An early morning mist shrouds tens of thousands of yellow iris (Iris pseudacorus) during late May in a marshy section of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in northeast Ohio. This spectacular display of wildflowers is located a short distance east of Pancake Lock, along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park ...
Ohio Wildflowers to Find All Year Long - The Nature Conservancy
Sep 11, 2024 · From the small, inconspicuous blooms of mayapples to the showier displays of blue lupine, discover the amazing diversity of Ohio wildflowers and learn where to find them.
Ohio is home to over 1,800 native species of plants. This includes hundreds of spring wildflowers that bloom from March to May every year. This checklist highlights our common forest dwelling wildflowers as well as a number of rare and grassland species, too. Please enjoy using this checklist while out exploring any natural area in Ohio. To ...
20 Types of Wildflowers in Ohio (Pictures) - Wildlife Informer
Walking along the boardwalk trails, you can view a cornucopia of color with wildflowers like marsh marigolds, turtlehead, and wild iris. These enchanting locations not only offer a plethora of native wildflowers but also provide a tranquil escape into Ohio’s natural wonderland.
40 Native Ohio Wildflowers and Plants - Petal Republic
Jun 15, 2023 · 2) Blue Flag Iris. Blue flag iris is a herbaceous perennial from the iris family (Iridaceae). It’s native to eastern parts of North America and thrives in wetland habitats and along riverbanks across Ohio. Blue flag iris produces large, rich …
Dwarf Crested Iris - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Dwarf Crested Iris (Iris cristata) FAMILY: Iridaceae. FLOWERING PERIOD: Mid-April to late May. DESCRIPTION: Colony-forming perennial from superficial rhizomes. Leaves flat, swordlike, numerous, and to eight inches. Pale lilac-blue flowers held low. Their sepals with elongate whitish patch and adorned with crest.
About Our Native Irises - US Forest Service
Iris is depicted in mythology by a rainbow. These flowers of forest, meadow, and wetland live up to their mythical namesake. Our native irises are found in every state in the lower 48 and Alaska.