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Bloodroot in Ohio

Sanguinaria canadensis · peak April in Ohio

Bloodroot in Ohio
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Based on 1,935 research-grade iNaturalist flowering observations in Ohio, Bloodroot blooms mainly from March to April, peaking in April. It ranks #4 among wildflowers recorded in the state in our data.

Sanguinaria canadensis

Bloodroot in Ohio by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.

Also in bloom in Ohio in April

Large White Trillium
Large White TrilliumTrillium grandiflorum
Virginia SpringbeautyClaytonia virginica
Dutchman's breeches
Dutchman's breechesDicentra cucullaria
Yellow Trout Lily
Yellow Trout LilyErythronium americanum
Lesser Celandine
Lesser CelandineFicaria verna
Virginia bluebells
Virginia bluebellsMertensia virginica
Squirrel Corn
Squirrel CornDicentra canadensis
Toadshade
ToadshadeTrillium sessile

Places to look in Ohio

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical GardenBotanical Garden
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical GardenHamilton County
Chadwick ArboretumBotanical Garden
Chadwick ArboretumFranklin County
Wayne National ForestNational Forest
Wayne National ForestLawrence County
Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroParkBotanical Garden
Cox Arboretum and Gardens MetroParkMontgomery County
Hocking Hills State ParkState Park
Hocking Hills State ParkHocking County
Maumee Bay State ParkState Park
Maumee Bay State ParkLucas County

FAQ

When does Bloodroot bloom in Ohio?
Mainly March–April, with the most records in April.
How common is Bloodroot in Ohio?
It ranks #4 by number of iNaturalist flowering observations among wildflowers in Ohio (1,935 records in our sample).