Fringed Orchid

Platanthera × hollandiae

Fringed Orchid

Tom Spikermeier/USGS

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Platanthera
Species:
Platanthera × hollandiae

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
3-4 ft
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
White, Green

Native Range

Canada: Ontario

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, 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 forest edges

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).; then Cold-moist stratification for 60 days.

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o