Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Platanthera

Species:

Platanthera clavellata

USDA Symbol:

PLCL

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

45 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, green, yellow

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, rich, organic soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers shaded, wetland environments

Propagation & Germination