Bearded Grasspink
Calopogon barbatus
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
4"–18" H × 2"–6" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Bearded grasspink is a delicate native orchid that produces showy pink flowers with distinctive bearded lips in spring and early summer. This small perennial grows from underground tubers and prefers moist, sunny to partly shaded locations. The plant goes dormant after blooming, disappearing completely until the following growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bearded Grasspink takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Completely disappears when dormant, leaving bare spots
- Very small size makes it appear sparse in landscape
- Orchid appearance may seem too wild or exotic for formal settings
Wildlife value
The orchid flowers attract native bees and butterflies during its brief but spectacular blooming period from April through June.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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