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    • Photo of Platanthera bifolia flower by Hans Hillewaert

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    Platanthera bifolia

    Also Known As

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

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 3"-9"

    planting zones

    • 6b-9a

    Platanthera bifolia plant details

    Platanthera bifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Platanthera bifolia

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 9 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Platanthera bifolia

    USDA Zones: 6b - 9a
    Sun exposure: mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Platanthera bifolia plant

    How to Grow Platanthera bifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • cream

    • 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 subsp. extremiorientalis

    aka Platanthera extremiorientalis, Platanthera metabifolia, Large Two Leafed Platanthera

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Orchid

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 5"-10"

    • mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Platanthera bifolia subsp. extremiorientalis flower by Keeping it Green Nursery
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