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Species, Natural Hybrid Orchid, Giant Rattlesnake Plantain, Western Rattlesnake Plantain

Goodyeraoblongifolia

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Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Goodyera (GOOD-yer-uh)

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Species

oblongifolia (ob-long-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Goodyera decipiens

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade

Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Good Fall Color

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 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

Pale Pink

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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chucks

Newland, NC (Zone 7a) | July 2004 | positive

There are plenty of these here in the mountains of North Carolina

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