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Orchid, Fragrant Ladie's Tresses, Spiranthes 'Chadds Ford'

Spiranthesodorata

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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

odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh)

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Synonym

Gyrostachys odorata

Ibidium odoratum

Neottia odorata

Spiranthes triloba

Spiranthes cernua var. odorata

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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(Zone 8a) | April 2004 | positive

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