Spiranthes odorata 'Chadd's Ford'

Also Known As

Spiranthes cernua v. odorata 'Chadds Ford'
Chadds Ford Lady's Tresses
Nodding Ladies Tresses

Plant type

perennial, aquatic, orchid

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Spiranthes odorata 'Chadd's Ford' plant details

Spiranthes odorata 'Chadd's Ford' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic orchid with green foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - high water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiranthes odorata 'Chadd's Ford'

Plant type: perennial aquatic orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: colonizing, easy-to-grow, fall color, fragrant, mass-planting, rosette-forming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiranthes odorata 'Chadd's Ford'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Resistant to: humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

No matter how many of these, one of the easiest plants in the world to propagate, plants we produce in a year, we always sell out. Imagine a native orchid that has fragrant white flower spikes in October. Although primarily a bog plant, its perfectly happy in a normal garden situation and very easy to grow. We have quadrupled production this year and hope to not have to disappoint anyone.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

A selection of this very easy to grow native orchid. So far, we haven't observed a difference the plain species we offer. Grows in average to wet soils.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

This hardy eastern US native orchid is similar to our BC native S. romanzoffiana. It is easy to grow and adaptable for garden and landscape use. Silvery-green ground-hugging rosettes slowly form colonies in moist soils, bogs or swamps. Fragrant white flowers spiral upward in August and September. Can also be used as a marginal plant for water gardens

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Blooms: late summer-fall, white, vanilla scented/ late winter foliage. Zone 5-9, 16", Eastern US, part shade-sun, moist

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

Nodding Ladies Tresses are terrestrial orchids that are easy and tough and bloom in late summer and fall. 15" stems are decorated in a spiral fashion with fragrant white tubular blossoms. Prefers a soil that has ample moisture.