Lady's Tresses

Spiranthes ×intermedia

Also known as: lady's tresses

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Orchidaceae
Genus:
Spiranthes
Species:
Spiranthes ×intermedia

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Epiphyte
Height:
2-3 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
White, Yellow, Green

Native Range

United States: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island

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 like meadows and open woodlands

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