Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Galearis

Species:

Galearis rotundifolia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers cool, shaded environments