Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Ericaceae

Genus:

Monotropsis

Species:

Monotropsis odorata

USDA Symbol:

MOOD2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

10 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

Bloom Colors:

pink, lavender, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, acidic, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in pine or oak forests

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Mycoheterotrophic species dependent on fungal associations; seeds require specific mycorrhizal fungi for germination and establishment, making propagation from seed extremely difficult.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI