Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Neottia

Species:

Neottia smallii

USDA Symbol:

LISM

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

green, purple, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

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

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI