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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Goodyera (GOOD-yer-uh)
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Species
repens (REE-penz)
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Synonym
Epipactis repens
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Anchorage, Alaska

Hiram, Georgia

Oakland, Maryland

East Brookfield, Massachusetts

Raleigh, North Carolina

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Crossville, Tennessee

Oliver Springs, Tennessee

Blacksburg, Virginia

Lexington, Virginia

Peterstown, West Virginia

Muscoda, Wisconsin

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music2keep
Peterstown, WV (Zone 6a) | October 2006 | positive

This plant grows wild in this area and is in abundance. The leave structure is small, yet stunning.

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TNPassiflora
Oliver Springs, TN (Zone 6b) | September 2004 | positive

Have found this plant growing, but only in one location, in Oak Ridge, TN, on a wooded hillside, among pine needles and mosses. Several ...Read More

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julie88
Muscoda, WI (Zone 4b) | September 2004 | positive

This plant grows wild in my area of zone 4b. It quietly settles itself into the shady, dry acidic soil of pine needles and sand. One of...Read More

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