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    • Photo of Platanthera bifolia subsp. extremiorientalis flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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    Platanthera bifolia subsp. extremiorientalis

    Also Known As

    • Platanthera extremiorientalis
    • Platanthera metabifolia
    • Large Two Leafed Platanthera

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 5"-10"

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Platanthera bifolia subsp. extremiorientalis plant details

    Platanthera bifolia subsp. extremiorientalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Platanthera bifolia subsp. extremiorientalis

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 5 IN - 10 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Platanthera bifolia subsp. extremiorientalis

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blooms: spring-summer, white, large spur, two fleshy large basal leaves. Zone 5-10. 12"-18", Japan, part shade, moist, humus rich

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Platanthera bifolia subsp. extremiorientalis plant

    How to Grow Platanthera bifolia subsp. extremiorientalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Platanthera blephariglottis

    aka White-fringed Orchid, White-fringed Orchis

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic, Orchid

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3"-43"

    Width: 2"-12"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • high
    Photo of Platanthera blephariglottis flower by Halpaugh
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    Platanthera bifolia

    aka Habenaria bifolia, Habenaria fornicata, Platanthera brachyglossa, Platanthera carducciana, Platanthera lancifolia, Lesser Butterfly Orchid, Species Orchid, Two-Leafed Platanthera

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6b-9a

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 3"-9"

    • mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Platanthera bifolia flower by Hans Hillewaert
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