Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Neottia

Species:

Neottia borealis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Green, Brown

Native Range

United States: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil

pH:

5.0 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in forested areas with leaf litter

Germination Information