How much sun does Bearded Grasspink need?

Bearded Grasspink grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Bearded Grasspink bloom?

Bearded Grasspink blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Bearded Grasspink native?

Bearded Grasspink (Calopogon barbatus) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Bearded Grasspink attract?

Bearded Grasspink draws bees and butterflies.

Is Bearded Grasspink HOA-friendly?

Bearded Grasspink takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Bearded Grasspink

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Calopogon barbatus

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Bearded Grasspink (Calopogon barbatus) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

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

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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.

Common questions

How much sun does Bearded Grasspink need?: Bearded Grasspink grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Bearded Grasspink bloom?: Bearded Grasspink blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Bearded Grasspink native?: Bearded Grasspink (Calopogon barbatus) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Bearded Grasspink attract?: Bearded Grasspink draws bees and butterflies.
Is Bearded Grasspink HOA-friendly?: Bearded Grasspink takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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