Species Orchid, Goodyera, Checkered Rattlesnake Plantain, Loddiges's Plantain, Tesselate Goodyera

Goodyeratesselata

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Goodyera (GOOD-yer-uh)
Species
tesselata (tess-el-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Epipactis tesselata
Goodyera repens var. tesselata
Orchiodes tesselatum
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Veined
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
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 pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | August 2002 | neutral

The specific epithet tesselata is from the Latin meaning "checkered" or "mosaic-like," and refers to the checkered venation of the leaves.

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