Snakemouth Orchid
(Pogonia ophioglossoides)
Snakemouth Orchid (Pogonia ophioglossoides)
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Photo by: Rob Foster | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Rob Foster | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-07-16T08:20:39-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Pogonia ophioglossoides, commonly known as the Snakemouth Orchid or Rose Pogonia, is a perennial herbaceous orchid native to bogs, fens, wet meadows, and pine savannas across Canada and the Eastern half of the United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet and a width of 2-3 feet. The plant features a single, showy pink flower with a fringed lip and a white center, resembling a snake’s open mouth, which blooms in the summer. The flowers are pollinated by bees and are known for their delicate fragrance.
The Snakemouth Orchid is valued for its unique and attractive flowers, which can add a touch of elegance to water gardens or boggy areas in cultivation. It is often used in native plant gardens and restoration projects due to its ecological role in supporting pollinators. This orchid requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions and thrives in full sun to part shade. It is important to mimic its natural boggy habitat for successful cultivation. Although it is not prone to many diseases, maintaining the correct moisture level without waterlogging is crucial to prevent root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
The Snakemouth Orchid is valued for its unique and attractive flowers, which can add a touch of elegance to water gardens or boggy areas in cultivation. It is often used in native plant gardens and restoration projects due to its ecological role in supporting pollinators. This orchid requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions and thrives in full sun to part shade. It is important to mimic its natural boggy habitat for successful cultivation. Although it is not prone to many diseases, maintaining the correct moisture level without waterlogging is crucial to prevent root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Flower Color: Pink
- Flowering Season: Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade
- Water: Medium, High
- Drainage: Slow
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Fragrant, Showy Flowers, Water Garden
Natural Habitat
Bogs, fens, wet meadows, and pine savannas
Other Names
Common Names: Rose Pogonia, Pogonie Langue-De-Serpent, Pogonie À Langue De Serpent, Snake-Mouth Orchid
Scientific Names: , Pogonia ophioglossoides, Pogonia pendula, Arethusa ophioglossoides, Pogonia ophioglossoides var. brachypogon, Pogonia ophioglossoides f. albiflora, Arethusa parviflora, Pogonia ophioglossoides var. ophioglossoides, Pogonia ophioglossoides f. brachypogon, Pogonia ophioglossoides f. ophioglossoides
GBIF Accepted Name: Pogonia ophioglossoides (L.) Ker Gawl.