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    Goodyera pubescens

    Also Known As

    • Epipactis pubescens
    • Neottia pubescens
    • Orchiodes pubescens
    • Peramium pubescens
    • Adder's Violet
    • Downy Rattlesnake-Plantain
    • Eastern Rattlesnake Orchid
    • Hairy Goodyera
    • Species Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 2"-14"
    • W: 9"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Goodyera pubescens plant details

    Goodyera pubescens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial orchid with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Goodyera pubescens

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 2 IN - 14 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: rare, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Goodyera pubescens

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 4. Green rosette / white veins. White flowers

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    A cute little woodland orchid species with beautiful, silvery veined foliage and interesting spikes of small white flowers.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Gardening facts about Goodyera pubescens plant

    How to Grow Goodyera pubescens

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Goodyera oblongifolia

    aka Goodyera decipiens, Goodyera menziesii, Orchiodes decipiens, Peramium decipiens, Peramium menziesii, Giant Rattlesnake Plantain, Oblong Leaf Goodyera

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-9"

    • mostly shade - shade
    • regular
    Photo of Goodyera oblongifolia by Stan Shebs
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    Ludisia discolor

    aka Gonogona discolor, Goodyera discolor, Haemaria discolor, Orchiodes discolor, Jewel Orchid, Species Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Orchid

    Zones

    10b-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-24"

    • bright shade - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Ludisia discolor by Patricia Cunningham
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