East of the Mississippi River is the range of the Grass Pink Orchid (Pogonia ophioglossoides).
Specifically, the wild orchid ranges as far northeastward as Maine. It may be found growing as far southeastward as Florida. It grows northeastward from Kentucky all the way to the Mississippi River and into Minnesota. It can be found in Missouri.
A range of white to very pale pink is the color of the bloom of the pale grass pink orchid (Calopogon pallidus).
Specifically, the orchid may be white, pink-tinged white or very light pink. The sepals curve back to the stem. The lip is on the flower's upper side and is characterized by a yellow hairy cluster and often by a pink-purple mark.
Open, moisture-retaining spaces is the habitat of the pale grass pink orchid (Calopogon pallidus).
Specifically, the orchid is found in meadows, open pine stands, and savannahs. It also may be found growing in marshes and swamps. The orchid favors moisture-retaining soils, but as is the case with most plants does not enjoy permanently wet roots.
Pink is the bloom color of the Bearded Grass Pink (Calopogon barbatus).
Specifically, this wild orchid does not tend to vary much in its color. It keeps to a light pink and very rarely white. The lip sports yellow hairs.
Pink is the bloom color of the Pink Lady's Slipper (Cypripedium acaule).
Specifically, this wild orchid can be quite predictable in its bloom color. The slipper part of the plant's sole flower usually is reddish pink with purple veining. But it may show up all white. Otherwise, the floral parts above the slipper will be shades of brown, green, purple and yellow.
Pink is the bloom color of the Grass Pink Orchid (Calopogon pulchellus).
Specifically, the wild orchid shows some variety in its bloom color. Colors range from pale to purplish pink and even sometimes white. A yellow hairy tuft on the lip contrasts brightly with the upper side of the bloom.
May to July is the bloom time of the pale grass pink orchid (Calopogon pallidus).Specifically, the orchid blooms from late spring to mid-summer. The flower color shows considerable variation. But whatever the color, it adds a bright note to the open spaces that the orchid favors.
May to August is the bloom time of the Grass Pink (Calopogon pulchellus).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from late spring into late summer. Its bloom is a welcome sight with which to transition from a cool rainy spring into a hot summer. It offers quite a spectacular floral display during the three months in which color is perhaps most critical for gardeners and gardening wannabes.
Pink to purple or white is the bloom color of the Rose Orchid (Cleistes divaricata).Specifically, the orchid is quite multi-colored. Pink to purple or white petals make up the tube. Purple on the inside and greenish yellow on the outside is the lower petal. Reddish brown to purple are the three basal sepals.
Pink to purple or white is the bloom color of the Rosebud Orchid (Cleistes divaricata).Specifically, the orchid is quite multi-colored. Pink to purple or white petals make up the tube. Purple on the inside and greenish yellow on the outside is the lower petal. Reddish brown to purple are the three basal sepals.
Pink is the bloom color of the Dragon's Mouth (Arethusa bulbosa).Specifically, this wild orchid can vary somewhat in color. The lone flower most often is purplish pink. But it may show up lilac or even white. The color of the floral lip ranges from pale to deep pink with purple markings and a white or yellow beard.
Purple is the bloom color of the Autumn Coral Root (Corallorhiza odontorhiza).Specifically, the sepals and side petals can range from pale green to yellow with purple tinting. They form a hood over the orchid's short lip. The lip is white with purple streaks.
There is a type of orchid called grass pink. The scientific name is calopogon.
Pink is the bloom color of the Rose Pogonia (Pogonia ophioglossoides).Specifically, the wild orchid's flower sometimes blooms an unexpected white. But whatever the predominant color, the impression is overall impression is gentle and harmonious. Both pink and white work nicely with the purple fringe and yellow beard of the orchid lip.
Four inches to over four feet (10.16 centimeters - 1.2192 meters) is the mature size of the Grass Pink (Calopogon pulchellus).Specifically, this wild orchid can vary considerably in mature height. But the plant does not need to grow waist high to be noticed. Its bloom is a spectacularly bright pink.
April and May is the bloom time of the Bearded Grass Pink (Calopogon barbatus.).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms in middle and late spring. It is quite a sight to see since all of the flowers fully open at the very same time. Visitors particularly relish the sight in pine lands, where the orchid stands out more than in the more flower power environments of meadows and savannahs.
White is the bloom color of the Nodding Pogonia Orchid (Triphora trianthophora).Specifically, this wild orchid may produce anywhere from just one to seven (1-7) individual, dainty flowers. The bright, clean, clear white color often may be flushed with purple or pink. The upper surface of the flowery lip is marked by three green lines.
Pink and green