• Numerous flowers thrive in the mild climate of Ohio.white flower image by Soja Andrzej from Fotolia.com
  
  Ohio's temperate climate creates suitable growing conditions for a diverse variety of plants. When considering an Ohioan flower garden, it's a safe bet to stick with native flowers, as native plants naturally thrive in the conditions of their home area and often require less maintenance. Whatever the type, accommodate your flower with the right type of soil, moisture and light exposure.
  
  

Trillium

• Trillium, a native Ohioan plant, is the state's official wildflower. This flower occurs naturally in all of Ohio's 88 counties. Ohioans commonly dub the plant the White Wake-Robin, the Trile Grandiflore, the Snow Trillium or the Great White Trillium. This perennial woodland plant has a hardy constitution, making it a good choice for new and seasoned gardeners alike. It blooms three large, white 2-to-4-inch whorled flower petals with ruffled edges. With age, the petals sometimes acquire a pink hue. Plant trillium in rich sandy, loamy soil, and keep the soil moist. The plant thrives in shade to partial sun and needs about 6 to 12 inches of root space. Trillium blooms in spring, usually April to May, and reaches heights of 12 to 18 inches.
  
  

Bloodroot

• The bloodroot is a common flowering plant native to Ohio that naturally thrives in the conditions of the region. This herbaceous perennial from the sanguinaria genus derives its name from its thick red sap. The plant has been historically used for medicinal purposes, treating everything from gangrene to warts. The bloodroot yields small white flowers with prominent yellow stamens and 8-to-10-inch long, thin petals. Bloodroot flowers benefit from well-drained and sandy loam soil and hearty applications of leaf mulch. The stems of this flower generally only reach a few inches in height, and the blossoms measure 1 to 2 inches long. Ohio gardeners might want to plant this small flower in bunches or arrangements to take advantage of the small but plentiful blossoms.
  
  

Solomon's Seal

• Part of the lily family, the native Ohioan Solomon's Seal --- or Polygonatum commutatum --- sprouts bunches of one to five flowers, which hang among the plant's broad oval leaves. Solomon's Seal plants often sport 12 to 20 of these umbels, which blossom with whitish green or pale yellow flowers of about 2/3 to 1/2 inch in length. These lobed flowers thrive in the summer and spring seasons; a spherical berry replaces them in mid-summer. Solomon's Seal prefers shade or partial sun and thrives in loamy, fertile soil. This tough plant features strong, natural defenses against disease, making it a solid choice for Ohio flower gardens.