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Spiranthespraecox

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Spiranthes praecox by Floridian
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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Spiranthes (spy-RAN-theez)
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Species
praecox (pray-koks)
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Synonym
Ibidium praecox
Limodorum praecox
Triorchos praecox
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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 pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

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

Palmetto, Florida

Bluffton, South Carolina

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