Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Spiranthes

Species:

Spiranthes borealis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

aug, sep, oct

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow, Green

Native Range

United States: Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Canada: Nova Scotia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, sandy loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers open, sunny wetlands or meadows

Germination Information