Showy Orchis Photographs

Here’s a picture of a showy orchis wildflower in the woods behind the back of our house…

Showy Orchis Wildflower

And here’s a link to our favorite showy orchis photo for sale.

Showy Orchis Watercolor

Additionally, I recommend this showy orchis watercolor painting by Bob George. Affordable showy orchis prints and notecards are for sale. The original artwork is also available. Email the artist for details.

Showy Orchis Watercolor

As I mentioned earlier, I was excited to find showy orchis wildflowers in the yard this spring for the first time. I have since discovered even more showy orchis and took some additional pictures:

Showy Orchis

Showy Orchis

Showy Orchis

Where to See Showy Orchis

In addition to the showy orchis in the backyard, I also found a couple showy orchis flowers along the Appalachian Trail just south of the Mosby Camp (south of Linden between Rte 55 and 522). You have to look carefully… it may not be obvious from the photos, but showy orchis wildflowers are relatively small and close to the ground. In fact, some folks may not be that impressed. My brother remarked, “If that’s the showy orchis, then I’d hate to see the non-showy orchis!”

I found some showy orchis in the woods in the backyard this spring. It’s hard to believe I missed one plant last year… I’m thinking it must have been dormant.

Showy Orchis Closeup

Showy Orchis