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

Synonym:Calopogon pulchellus

Synonym:Cathea pulchella

Synonym:Cathea tuberosa

Synonym:Calopogon tuberosus f. albiflorus

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

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