Florida Orchid Species

Red Flowering Orchids

• There are several orchid species in the state of Florida with red blossoms. The Eulophia alta, commonly known as the Wild Coco, is heavily veined with thin, paper-like leaves and grows in most areas. The Sacoila lanceolata, also known as Scarlet Ladies' Tresses, grows in open, wet locations and peaks in flowering from March through June.

Pink Flowering Orchids

• The Calopogon tuberosus, or Grass Pink Orchid, grows most commonly in the pinelands or moist prairie lands and peaks from March through May. The Cleistes bifaria, also known as the Rosebud Orchid, grows predominantly in northern Florida, and the Pogonia ophioglossoides -- or Rose Pogonia -- is found in northern and central Florida.

Yellow Flowering Orchids

• There are a handful of yellow flowering orchids in Florida as well, such as the Cyrtopodium punctatum, or Cowhorn Orchid, which grows in southern Florida. The Tolumnia bahamensis, also known as the Florida Dancing Lady Orchid, blooms in May and June and produces small white and bright yellow flowers. Florida's yellow flowering orchids also include the Pteroglossaspis ecristata and Lonopsis utricularioides.

Purple Flowering Orchids

• The Ionopsis utricularioides, or Florida Butterfly Orchid, produces small, delicate purple flowers and blooms from May through August. Pteroglossaspis pottsii, or Potts' Orchid, grows only in central Florida's Citrus County. Triphora craigheadii, also known as Craighead's Nodding-caps, grows predominantly along forest ground in central Florida.