Category Archives: Orchids of Utah

The “White Bog Orchid” is already up along the Catherine’s Pass trail. It is really dry up there. They won’t be blooming for long unless we get some rain! Bruce

Here is some information on native orchids that bloom in May and June. Cypripedium parviflorum (Ladies Slipper) At one time this orchid was found in many locations in Utah. Today l only know of one location where this orchid grows … Continue reading →

A most spectacular native orchid hike is the Lake Blanch Mill B South Trail (L B Mill B) which begins in the lower S-Turn in Big Cottonwood canyon. The best time to go is the weekend nearest to July 15th. … Continue reading →

The blooming season is starting to wind down. The following is the blooming activity for August. Spiranthes diluvialis (Ute Ladies Tresses) This species is a listed threatened species under the Federal Endangered Species Act. The species has been collected/recorded from … Continue reading →