The other habitat is moist prairie. Calopogon is rarely found today in moist prairies, primarily as result of habitat loss. June 20-August 10. At this point, the hinged labellum swings down under the weight of the bee and positions the bee on the column, where pollen can be placed on its back. If the bee already carries a load of pollen, it will contact the stigma and thus pollinate the plant.
Plants also grow rapidly to flowering size.
Cyp Haven sells cultivated plants of Calopogon . As always, it is recommended that you buy cultivated plants from a reputable source, rather than remove them from the wild. Return to the main LIST of the Orchids of Wisconsin. Return to the main KEY to the Orchids of Wisconsin.