Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Neottia

Species:

Neottia borealis

USDA Symbol:

LIBO4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

25 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

green, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; propagation from seed is extremely difficult without laboratory conditions.