Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Neottia

Species:

Neottia smallii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun, jul

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Green, Purple, Brown

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded woodland environments

Germination Information