Rose Pogonia (Pogonia ophioglossoides) is in the Orchids family (Orchidaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 976 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from June to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Rose Pogonia: observations by month (U.S.)
About Rose Pogonia
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Rose Pogonia by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 173 | July | Jun–Jul |
| New Jersey | 113 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Vermont | 90 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Florida | 75 | April | Apr–May |
| New Hampshire | 65 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Wisconsin | 65 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Massachusetts | 59 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Mississippi | 48 | April | Apr–Apr |
| New York | 45 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Minnesota | 36 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Michigan | 35 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Alabama | 34 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Ohio | 26 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Georgia | 22 | April | Apr–May |
| Maryland | 21 | June | May–Jun |
| North Carolina | 16 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Indiana | 7 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Louisiana | 7 | April | Apr–Apr |
| West Virginia | 7 | June | Jun–Jun |
| Missouri | 6 | June | Jun–Jun |
| South Carolina | 6 | May | May–May |
| Illinois | 5 | June | Jun–Jun |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Orchids)
Pink Lady's Slipper
Showy Orchis
Yellow Lady's Slipper
Spotted Coralroot
Crane-Fly Orchid
Tuberous Grasspink
Downy Rattlesnake Plantain
Showy Lady's Slipper
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Rose Pogonia?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from June to July.
Where is Rose Pogonia most often seen?
The most observations come from Maine, New Jersey, Vermont.