Peduncles usually subtended by ± membranous bracts 5–14 × 3–10 mm. Phyllaries whitish, 7–15 × 4–8 mm.

Flowering Apr–Jun. Sandy soils, openings in pine and/or oak woodlands; 10–300+ m; Ala., Ark., Fla., Ga., Ill., Ind., Miss., Mo., Okla., S.C.