March to September is the bloom time of the Southern Rein Orchid (Habenaria flava var. herbiola).
Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-spring into early fall. It can be overlooked by visitors of its wet and woodsy habitats. Its inconspicuous yellow green blooms and deep green body parts merge into the prevailing environmental colors.
June to September is the bloom time of the Round-leaved Rein Orchid (Habenaria orbiculata).Specifically, the orchid blooms from early summer to early fall. It adds an attractive, cheery note to its environment. Its shiny green basal leaves and green-tinged white bloom give a comfortable, cool impression on hot summer days and add a cheery note to the shutting-down activities that begin in fall.
Late March to May is the bloom time of the Early Southern Coral Root Orchid (Corallorhiza wisteriana).Specifically, this wild orchid flowers from early spring until early summer. It is easy to miss in its native woodsy environment. But it may attract the visitor's discerning eyes by the white spotting of its otherwise dark blossoms.
April to July is the bloom time of the Southern Twayblade (Listera australis).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-spring to mid-summer. It easily is missed by visitors to its boggy and woodsy habitats. Its colors merge into the deep shade that it favors.
May to September is the bloom time of the Snowy Orchid (Habenaria nivea).Specifically, the orchid blooms from late spring into early fall. It provides quite a pretty picture in the open, unshaded areas that it favors. The extreme whiteness of the bloom takes on an attractive blue cast in intense sunlight.
April to November is the bloom time of the Water Spider Orchid (Habenaria repens).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-spring into late fall. It calls attention to itself because of the lengthy time and spidery shape of its bloom. Otherwise, its overall light and pale greens merge with its grassy surroundings.
June to September is the bloom time of the Ragged Fringed Orchid (Habenaria lacera).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from early summer into early fall. It calls attention to itself during that time. This is because the bloom gives a conspicuously tattered look that makes this North American native stand out in a crowd.
July to September is the bloom time of the Yellow Fringeless Orchid (Habenaria integra).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-summer into early fall. It is a diminutive plant that nevertheless catches the eyes of visitors to its wet grassy native habitats. It stands out for the gorgeous bright orange yellow of its three month bloom time.
May to September is the bloom time of the Frog Spear Orchid (Habenaria nivea).Specifically, the orchid blooms from late spring into early fall. It provides quite a pretty picture in the open, unshaded areas that it favors. The extreme whiteness of the bloom takes on an attractive blue cast in intense sunlight.
July to September is the bloom time of the Yellow Fringed Orchid (Habenaria cililaris).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-summer into early fall. It foreshadows the bright, early autumnal colors to come with its orange bloom. It is a welcome sight during the hot dog days of July and August.
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.
July to September is the bloom time of the Green-fly Orchid (Epidendrum conopseum).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from mid-summer into early fall. Its coloring can blend seamlessly with the foliage of the trees on which it grows. But at the same time, it may be quite visible when it grows on rocks.
August to October is the bloom time of the Small Coral Root (Corallorhiza odontorhiza).Specifically, this wild orchid blooms from late summer through about halfway into fall. It is easy to pass by before, during and after the bloom. The small flowers tend not to open at all on this slender wild orchid whose colors harmonize with its surroundings.