Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Platanthera

Species:

Platanthera shriveri

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Pink, Green, Purple, Violet

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia, Canada: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded forest floors