Plants in genus calopogon
Plants in genus calopogon
Calopogon tuberosus
Calopogon tuberosus, commonly known as Grass Pink, is a native orchid of eastern North America. It thrives in open boggy soils and meadows, producing bright pink flowers on spikes during summer. This winter-hardy orchid is sensitive to mineral buildup but spreads well and grows nicely with pitcher plants.
Calopogon tuberosus 'Alba'
Calopogon tuberosus 'Alba' is a rare white-flowered form of the native wetland grass-pink orchid, growing up to 15 inches tall with small white flowers. It can be cultivated in containers with wet feet or in outdoor bog gardens.