Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Platanthera

Species:

Platanthera ×andrewsii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Green, Purple

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats like wet meadows and marshes

Germination Information