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Species Orchid, Shining Ladies' Tresses, Yellow-lipped Ladies' Tresses

Spirantheslucida

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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

lucida (loo-sid-uh)

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Synonym

Gyrostachys latifolia

Neottia lucida

Neottia plantaginea

Spiranthes aestivalis

Spiranthes latifolia

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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neutral

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