Home / Guides / Plant Files / Orchidaceae

Species Orchid, Grass Pink, Tuberous Calopogon

Calopogontuberosus var. alba

Upload Image Print Article
Calopogon tuberosus var. alba by Equilibrium
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Calopogon (kal-oh-POH-gon)
Info
Synonym
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
White/Near White
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

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

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
View this plant in a garden
0 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Luna Moth
(Actias luna)
BIRD FILES
Willie Wagtail
(Rhipidura leucophrys)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Luna Moth
(Actias luna)
BIRD FILES
Willie Wagtail
(Rhipidura leucophrys)