It is that time of the year for the spring wildflower bloom reports. We have witnessed some bitter cold temperatures this winter and what seemed to be a never ending train of severe winter storms.

Flowers are behind compared to last year as cold temperatures have persisted through February. There are subtle signs of spring despite the cold. Our earliest native wildflower, skunk cabbage, had actually started blooming around New Year’s Day in parts of southern Ohio and is now blooming throughout the state. You will see it in bloom at the following state nature preserves: Boch Hollow, Cedar Bog, Christmas Rocks, Gallagher Fen and Campbell to name a few.



At Miller Nature Sanctuary State Nature Preserve in Highland County, acute-lobed hepatica has started to bloom. Harbinger-of-spring and snow trillium have been spotted blooming in southern Ohio as well. You may see snow trillium at Miller Nature Sanctuary or Clifton Gorge this weekend.

This Sunday, there is a tree identification program that includes searching for snow trillium at Clifton Gorge. Click the Calendar of Events below for more details.



The forecast looks better next week for our early bloomers to provide some color on the forest floor. We hope to have more to share with you next week.

The Ohio wildflower bloom report is updated weekly from the first full week of March to the middle of May. We encourage you to take spring wildflower photos and upload them to social media using the hashtag #ohiowildflowers. Follow @ohiodnr and @OhioFindItHereon Twitter and Division of Natural Areas and Preserves on Facebookto see more spring wildflower photos.

View complete report and article HERE.