Pogonia ophioglossoides Danae a mayapple that we predict

a mayapple that we predict will soon be elevated to species status as Podophyllum boreale

alongside the emerging leaves is a bizarre 10" tall flower spike on a short stalk at ground level

multi-colored

olive-green

Our plants are from a Darrell Probst collection above the snowline at 5

Pogonia ophioglossoides Danae a mayapple that we predictPogonia 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