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    Goodyera oblongifolia

    Also Known As

    • Goodyera decipiens
    • Goodyera menziesii
    • Orchiodes decipiens
    • Peramium decipiens
    • Peramium menziesii
    • Giant Rattlesnake Plantain
    • Oblong Leaf Goodyera

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 6"-9"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

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    Goodyera oblongifolia plant details

    Goodyera oblongifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer green and pink flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly shade - 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 Goodyera oblongifolia

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 6 IN - 9 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and pink blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Goodyera oblongifolia

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Goodyera oblongifolia is a terrestrial orchid known as western rattlesnake plantain that spreads into small colonies of evergreen, ornately-variegated leaves in shades of dark green or mid green with white, reticulated veins. The variegation is quite variable between plants, even those growing close together in the wild. In summer, it produces small, white orchid flowers on a vertical stem 6-10 inches high. Goodyera spread in the loose upper layer of soil and organic duff or debris on forest floors so use a light, loose, gritty soil medium with chunky organic matter. Do not use heavy rich soils with lots of compost. Tolerant of periods of drought. Attracts bumblebees.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Goodyera oblongifolia plant

    How to Grow Goodyera oblongifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Goodyera pubescens

    aka 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

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-14"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Goodyera pubescens foliage by plant lust
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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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