Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Pogonia

Species:

Pogonia ophioglossoides

USDA Symbol:

POOP

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

40 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

peaty, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.0 - 5.5 (strongly acidic to acidic)

Drainage:

poor drainage tolerated

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in bogs and wet meadows

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal symbiosis for germination; extremely difficult to germinate without specialized laboratory techniques.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI