Pogonia ophioglossoides 2a We're on the northern borderline

We're on the northern borderline for growing the solid green species outdoors

a very cool hummingbird favorite

tan-colored flower spikes that extend just past the foliage

each edged with a narrow white band from the leaf tip to the base

Agave striata is an easy-to-grow century plant that looks quite different from the wider leaf types with its narrow

Pogonia ophioglossoides 2a We're on the northern borderlinePogonia 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