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    Spiranthes odorata

    Also Known As

    • Spiranthes cernua var. odorata
    • Fragrant Lady Tresses
    • Nodding Ladies' Tresses

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 8"-24"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

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    Spiranthes odorata plant details

    Spiranthes odorata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Spiranthes odorata

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, native plant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Spiranthes odorata

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An orchid native to the eastern US, this herbaceous perennial sports a low rosette of strappy leaves from which arises upright stems 10-20” tall decorated with small VERY FRAGRANT hooded white flowers from late summer to frost! Appreciates moist to wet acidic soil and part shade, but also tolerates some degree of dryish shade to wet sunny sites. Slowly expands (doubles annually) by rhizomes, can reseed on moist soil. Great cut flower, situate where you can enjoy the sweet vanilla scent!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Small vanilla scented white orchid flowers spiral gracefully up 30-50cm stems, its one of the showiest species and is fairly easy in a damp spot; it has proven to be quite amenable to pot culture for us.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Spiranthes odorata plant

    How to Grow Spiranthes odorata

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Spiranthes odorata 'Chadd's Ford'

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

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic, Orchid

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - high
    Photo of Spiranthes odorata 'Chadd's Ford' flower by Avant Gardens
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    Macodes petola

    aka Anoectochilus petola, Macodes argyroneura, Macodes javanica, Macodes robusta, Spiranthes petola, Jewel Orchid, Petiole Macodes, Species Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Orchid

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-9"

    • mostly shade - shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Macodes petola by Cactus Jungle
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