Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Spiranthes

Species:

Spiranthes diluvialis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Epiphyte

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

often found in riparian zones and wetlands