Serpentine Wallflower Orchid
Tetramicra canaliculata
- Native to:
- Dominican Republic, French Guiana, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
T. Nicholson, MD del., Swan sc., William Jackson Hooker ed.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Tetramicra
- Species:
- Tetramicra canaliculata
- USDA Symbol:
- TECA4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- specialist pollinators
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to rocky, coastal areas