Parasitic Lady's Tresses

Schiedeella arizonica

Native to:
United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Schiedeella
Species:
Schiedeella arizonica
USDA Symbol:
SCAR8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
40 cm
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, rocky or sandy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to arid and semi-arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Orchid seeds require mycorrhizal fungi for germination; extremely difficult to germinate without specialized techniques.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI