Large Whorled Pogonia

Isotria verticillata

Native to:
Canada, United States
Large Whorled Pogonia

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Isotria
Species:
Isotria verticillata
USDA Symbol:
ISVE

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
may,jun
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green, purple

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; not viable without symbiotic relationship.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.

Source: Claude AI