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The Wondrous Orchids of North Carolina

April 8, 2025

Dappled, vibrant, and unerringly distinct, orchid blossoms are perhaps some of the most unique flowers to grace our gardens and homes. We give their thick stalks and magnificent blooms to mark celebrations and special moments—each petal color conveying a new, precious meaning: purity, love, friendship, and loyalty.

Orchids are found all across the world, coming in an almost unimaginable variety of over twenty thousand species. According to the North Carolina Native Plant Society, the mountains of our state are home to dozens of native orchid species, from the hot pink Bog Rose to the delicate, spiraling Northern Slender Ladies’ Tresses. They dot the landscape, lending their color and nectar to the Blue Ridge Mountains’ majestic biodiversity.

As you venture on springtime hikes through the mountains we call home, we encourage you to keep an eye out to appreciate any spectacular orchids that brighten your path. And if you’re searching for an incredible orchid to take home with you, this region is home to two specialty orchid nurseries with plenty to choose from.

Found just beyond Brevard on the appropriately named Orchid Heights Drive, Looking Glass Orchids and Owen’s Orchids grow these beautiful flowers side by side. Countless visitors enjoy browsing their flourishing greenhouses, seeing these colorful blossoms burst with life and selecting a plant of their very own. If you’re visiting The Greystone this spring, we recommend a leisurely drive through the mountain roads that connect our Inn with these two local businesses, so you can see the memorable brilliance of these flowers for yourself.

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