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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!
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.

Gardening facts about Spiranthes odorata plant

How to Grow Spiranthes odorata

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Texture

    • grassy
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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