How much sun does Hooded Coralroot need?

Hooded Coralroot grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Hooded Coralroot bloom?

Hooded Coralroot blooms in May, June, and July.

Where is Hooded Coralroot native?

Hooded Coralroot (Corallorhiza striata) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 14 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Is Hooded Coralroot HOA-friendly?

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

Hooded Coralroot

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Corallorhiza striata

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Hooded Coralroot (Corallorhiza striata) 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 shade

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 2"–6" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AZ, CA, CO, ID and 14 more states

Pollinators

bees

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Hooded coralroot is a small native orchid that lacks chlorophyll and depends on soil fungi for nutrients. It produces delicate striped flowers on slender stems in late spring and summer, then disappears completely underground for most of the year.

In an HOA neighborhood

Hooded Coralroot 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.

Invisible most of the year
Unpredictable emergence patterns
Looks like weeds when present

Wildlife value

This orchid attracts small bees and other pollinators to its subtle but intricate flowers during its brief blooming period.

Common questions

How much sun does Hooded Coralroot need?: Hooded Coralroot grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Hooded Coralroot bloom?: Hooded Coralroot blooms in May, June, and July.
Where is Hooded Coralroot native?: Hooded Coralroot (Corallorhiza striata) is native to AZ, CA, CO, ID and 14 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Hooded Coralroot attract?: Hooded Coralroot draws bees.
Is Hooded Coralroot HOA-friendly?: Hooded Coralroot 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 the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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