Species Orchid, Grass Pink, Tuberous Calopogon

Calopogontuberosus

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Calopogon (kal-oh-POH-gon)
Species
tuberosus (too-ber-OH-sus)
Synonym
Bletia tuberosa
Calopogon pulchellus
Cathea pulchella
Cathea tuberosa
Calopogon tuberosus f. albiflorus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

Cornelia, Georgia

Glen Cove, New York

Cleveland, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Grass Pink Calopogon tuberosus is Native to Texas and other States.

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| August 2003 | positive

This is probably guite hardy species, but also easy in large pools with sphagnum, peat and pure, acid sand. I grow it in such pool, but p...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | positive

The genus Calopogon derives it name from the Greek terms kalos and pogon which mean, respectively, "beautiful beard" and apparently refer...Read More

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