Calopogon tuberosus Phegopteris the deep shade-loving sacred lilies

the deep shade-loving sacred lilies are highlighted for the season with short stalks of brilliant red berries

but what will really shock you are the intense orange flowers that top the 6' tall clumps all summer

It also is good cut flower

being replaced by several other stalks

Calopogon tuberosus Phegopteris the deep shade-loving sacred liliesCalopogon tuberosus is a small, easy to grow native orchid that ranges from Minnesota south to Florida. Found in open boggy soils and meadows, grass pink emerges in March (south) and July (north) with bunny ear shaped leaves. On a short stalk atop the leaves are up to 24 small pink flowers that open progressively over a series of weeks starting in June (NC). Plant grass pinks near a path where they can be appreciated. Grass pinks will need to re