Green Orchid

Platanthera × lassenii

Green Orchid

Patricia Harding

Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
White, Yellow, Green

Native Range

United States: California

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Prefers habitats near streams or wetlands

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