Summary
Grass-pink is a delightful orchid that has a graceful, willowy stem up to 18” tall, bearing multiple pinkish-magenta, sweet smelling flowers with gold and white “beards” at each tip. The leaves, originating from a corm, are narrow, grass-like and appear with the flowers in early summer. Grass-pink thrives in acidic soil whether it be a wet sunny meadow or a bog garden. Nursery propagated plants are now available for gardeners. Companion plants include Helonias bullata, Spiranthes odorata, Lysimachia terrestris, Sabatia kennedyana, Vaccinium macrocarpon, Thelypteris palustris, Woodwardia areolata, and carnivorous plants such as Dionaea muscipula and Sarracenia spp.
More Details
- Plant Type
perennial - Sun/Shade Conditions
full-sun - Foliage Character
deciduous - Soil Moisture
moist, wet - Flowering Period
early-summer - Soil PH
acidic - Flower Color
pink, white - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green - Fruit/Seed Color
tan
Additional Information
USDA Plants, Connecticut Botanical Society, Florida’s Native and Naturalized Orchid Website