Pogonia ophioglossoides Manchuria region China The bold texture and upright

The bold texture and upright form of cast iron plants is invaluable in the garden

giant clump of heavily textured

It seems to quietly disappear unnoticed when it goes dormant in late summer

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Pogonia ophioglossoides Manchuria region China The bold texture and uprightPogonia ophioglossoides is a threatened US native bog orchid (from Canada south to Florida and west to Texas). It enjoys the same conditions as pitcher plants wet feet, dry ankles, and acidic soils. In the wild, rose pogonia is dependent on fire to keep larger, more aggressive plants at bay. The 10" stem is adorned with a small, solitary green leaf and topped in spring with 1 3 small, light lavender, raspberry scented flowers with a dark purple