April is the official native plant month for Ohio. So for this April, we are going to have native plant of the week! The featured plants are all woodland wildflowers that can be seen blooming or leafing out in April. Native plants, including our beloved wildflowers, contribute to healthy water ways and decreased soil erosion, proving to be beneficial when growing in the wild or in your gardens. When you see these plants in the woods, take a photo and share it with us and friends. Never pick flowers you find in the woods and stay on trail. Many woodland wildflowers are very sensitive. Some early wildflowers are spring ephemerals, which take years to establish. If you fall in love with a native plant you find in the woods, check out a native plant nursery to find ethically sourced wildflowers for your garden.