- Savanna blazing star<\/a><\/li>
- Wild geranium\u00a0<\/a><\/li>
- Bee balm<\/a><\/li>
- Wood poppy<\/a><\/li>
- Obedient plant<\/a><\/li>
- Perennial coneflower<\/a><\/li>
- White wood aster<\/a><\/li>
- Butterfly weed\u00a0<\/a><\/li>
- Black-eyed Susan<\/a><\/li>
- Cardinal flower<\/a><\/li>
- FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul> \t\t\t<\/div> \t\t<\/div><\/div>
Savanna blazing star<\/span><\/h2>
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Rawpixel<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Savanna blazing star requires little maintenance and thrives in poor soil, provided it is well drained.<\/p>
It blooms from August to October, producing reddish-purple flowers from the top down, giving your garden a vertical element. The flowers attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.<\/p>
Savanna blazing star<\/a> tolerates drought, erosion, and shallow, rocky soils. <\/p>
Plant type: <\/strong>Herbaceous perennial<\/p>
Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 3 to 9<\/p>
Sun:<\/strong> Full sun to partial shade<\/p>
Height at maturity:<\/strong> 2 to 4 feet<\/p>
Moisture requirements:<\/strong> Dry to medium conditions<\/p>
Uses:<\/strong> Can be mixed with other plants in rain gardens and cottage gardens<\/p>
Wild geranium <\/span><\/h2>
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Kev<\/a> | Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The wild geranium does well in rich, loamy soil with abundant organic matter. Also called the cranesbill, it has a palmate-shaped leaf with five petals. <\/p>
Wild geranium<\/a> bloom for about a month in late spring to early summer, producing rose pink to lavender flowers that attract honeybees, bumblebees, and syrphid flies that help pollinate the flower.<\/p>
The wild geranium will add color to your landscape and act as a solid ground cover.<\/p>
Plant Type: <\/strong>Herbaceous perennial<\/p>
Hardiness zones: <\/strong>3 to 9<\/p>
Sun:<\/strong> Partial sun<\/p>
Height at maturity: <\/strong>1 to 2 feet<\/p>
Moisture requirements: <\/strong>Moist to slightly dry conditions<\/p>
Uses:<\/strong> Can be paired with other plants such as redbud trees to add spring color to the yard<\/p>
Bee balm<\/span><\/h2>
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G Johansen<\/a> | Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The bee balm is a perennial flowering herb from the mint family<\/strong>. The plant prefers moist, rich soil and can tolerate partial shade. <\/p>
Bee balm has serrated stems with leaves that produce a sweet scent and creeping rhizomes. Also known as monarda fistulosa<\/a>, it can be grown together with other plants to design the landscape in Northeast Ohio.<\/p>
Bee balm produces tubular and bilaterally symmetric flowers with narrow upper lips and wider lower lips. Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are attracted to the flowers, which can be used to make tea and are a cold remedy.<\/p>
Plant Type: <\/strong>Perennial herb<\/p>
Hardiness zones: <\/strong>4 to 9<\/p>
Sun: <\/strong>Full sun to partial sun<\/p>
Maturity height: <\/strong>2 to 4 feet with dwarf varieties less than 10 inches high<\/p>
Moisture requirements: <\/strong>Best in average conditions, but can withstand drought<\/p>
Uses: <\/strong>Can be used in perennial borders to add color and contrast to the herb gardens, wild gardens, and native plants<\/p>
Wood poppy<\/span><\/h2>
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dbarronoss<\/a> | Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Wood poppy is a clumping perennial that brightens shady areas with its bright yellow flowers. It is easy to grow from seed and requires well-drained soils, resists diseases and is unpopular with pests.<\/p>
Wood Poppy can colonize a large area if left undisturbed. It blooms in March and April.<\/p>
Plant Type: <\/strong>Perennial<\/p>
Hardiness zones: <\/strong>4 to 9<\/p>
Sun: <\/strong>Partial sun to shade<\/p>
Height at maturity: <\/strong>1 to 2 feet<\/p>
Moisture requirements: <\/strong>Average to wet<\/p>
Uses:<\/strong> Used in cottage gardens, woodland gardens, rain gardens, and wildflowers gardens<\/p>
Obedient plant<\/span><\/h2>
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ellentk<\/a> | Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The obedient plant is a herbaceous perennial that blooms from mid-summer to fall, producing dense spikes of pink to pale-lilac flowers, which are used for decoration.The plant is easy to grow and requires little maintenance, although it needs to be pruned in early summer to encourage branching and flowering. Its flowers attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies.<\/p>
The obedient plant does well in fertile chalk, sand, clay, and loam soils that are well drained. It is resistant to harmful insects and herbivores, including deer, but is not toxic to humans.<\/p>
The obedient plant is common in prairies. When bent, it keeps that position, which is why it\u2019s known as the obedient plant.<\/em><\/p>
Plant Type: <\/strong>Herbaceous perennial<\/p>
Hardiness zones: <\/strong>3 to 9<\/p>
Sun:<\/strong> Full sun<\/p>
Height at maturity:<\/strong> 3 to 4<\/p>
Moisture requirements:<\/strong> Average conditions<\/p>
Uses: <\/strong>Used to decorate cottage gardens, rain gardens, and borders<\/p>
Perennial coneflower<\/span><\/h2>
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It’s No Game<\/a> | Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The perennial coneflower, also called the orange coneflower, requires little maintenance and can tolerate tough conditions. It does well in clay and shallow, rocky soils.<\/p>
The perennial coneflower blooms from July through October, producing orange or yellow flowers that blend well with grasses and daylilies, among other plants. The bloom is a food source for birds and butterflies.<\/p>
Plant type: <\/strong>Herbaceous perennial<\/p>
Hardiness zones: <\/strong>3 to 9<\/p>
Sun: <\/strong>Full sun<\/p>
Height at maturity:<\/strong> 2 to 3 feet<\/p>
Moisture requirements: <\/strong>Medium to dry conditions<\/p>
Uses: <\/strong>Used in the cottage garden, borders, neutralized area, native plant garden, and meadows<\/p>
White wood aster<\/span><\/h2>
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Barnes Dr Thomas G, USFWS<\/a> | Pixnio<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The white wood aster blooms from August to September, producing white flowers with yellow discs at the center that gradually turn red. The flowers attract butterflies.<\/p>
The white wood aster tolerates shade, drought, and rocky soils,so it is perfect in places with poor soil. In addition, the plant blends well with other plants such as solidago caesia, cordifolia, and polygonatum biflorum, among others. <\/p>
Plant type:<\/strong> Herbaceous perennial<\/p>
Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 4 to 9<\/p>
Sun: <\/strong>Partial sun to shade<\/p>
Height at maturity: <\/strong>2 to 4 feet<\/p>
Moisture requirements: <\/strong>Average or dry conditions<\/p>
Uses: <\/strong>Can be used in borders or on the edge of woodlands<\/p>
Butterfly weed <\/span><\/h2>
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Wikimedia<\/a> | CC-BY-SA-2.5<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> Butterfly weed is a herbaceous perennial milkweed plant with lance-shaped, dark green, hairy leaves. It blooms from May to September, producing orange to brick-red and yellow flowers, which appear like umbrella clusters. The flowers attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.<\/p>
Butterfly weed does well in gardens, prairies, roadsides, rocky woods, and meadows. The plant requires little maintenance and can survive in areas with disturbed soil.<\/p>
Plant type:<\/strong> Herbaceous perennial<\/p>
Hardiness zones: <\/strong> 3 to 9<\/p>
Sun:<\/strong> Full sun <\/p>
Height at maturity:<\/strong> 3 feet<\/p>
Moisture requirements:<\/strong> Dry, moist conditions<\/p>
Uses:<\/strong> Used to coax butterflies into the garden<\/p>
Black-eyed Susan<\/span><\/h2>
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5892437<\/a> | Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The black-eyed Susan is a moderately fast-growing, evergreen climber. It blooms during summer, producing yellow flowers with dark brown or purple beads in the center.<\/p>
Black-eyed Susan thrives in well-drained soils rich in organic matter and a neutral pH. When grown together, the black-eyed plant tends to produce delicate species. Leave space between these plants in your garden to avoid damaging delicate branches.<\/p>
The plant attracts birds and butterflies that act as pollinators<\/a>.<\/p>
Plant Type:<\/strong> Perennial biennial<\/p>
Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 3 to 7<\/p>
Sun: <\/strong>Full sun<\/p>
Moisture requirements:<\/strong> Average to dry conditions<\/p>
Height at maturity: <\/strong>2 to 3 feet<\/p>
Uses: <\/strong>Mixed with other plants in the garden to add beauty<\/p>
Cardinal flower<\/span><\/h2>
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Flickr<\/a> | CC BY-ND 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure> The cardinal wildflower is another Ohio native that thrives in streams, swamps, and low wooded areas. This wildflower blooms during hot summers when the blooms of other plants are declining. It produces trumpet-shaped cardinal-red flowers. <\/p>
The cardinal flower thrives in boggy landscapes and can be used as a potted plant in the garden as it requires little maintenance.<\/p>
Because of the shape, the cardinal flower depends on the hummingbird for fertilization, but it is hard for other insects to reach the nectar.<\/p>
Plant type: <\/strong>Perennials<\/p>
Hardiness zones:<\/strong> 4 to 11<\/p>
Sun: <\/strong>Full sun to partial shade<\/p>
Height at maturity:<\/strong> 2 to 4 feet<\/p>
Moisture requirements:<\/strong> Medium to wet conditions<\/p>
Uses: <\/strong>Can be paired with ferns to complement rain gardens<\/a> and native gardens<\/p>
FAQ<\/span><\/h2>
1. What is the advantage of planting a native species?\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Native species are well adapted to the conditions of Ohio and thus require little maintenance.<\/p> <\/div>
2. Where do prairie wildflowers grow in Ohio?<\/strong><\/strong>Prairie wildflowers are common in open landscapes such as grasslands and pastures. They are characterized by a dark brown, cone-like top.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>
Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>
Native plants are an excellent choice for your Akron, Ohio, garden because they require less maintenance than plants that aren\u2019t acclimated to this region, they produce gorgeous flowers and they attract pollinators that keep your garden healthy.<\/em><\/p>
If you need any help with your Ohio-native plants, you can contact our Lawn Love <\/em>gardening professionals<\/em><\/a> for help.<\/em><\/p>
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