Species Orchid, Platanthera, Monkey Face, White Fringeless Orchid

Platantheraintegrilabia

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Platanthera (pla-TAN-ther-uh)
Synonym
Blephariglottis integrilabia
Habenaria correlliana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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Cleveland, OH | December 2004 | positive

A wonderful little bog orchid. It came to me accidentally, misnamed as P. blephariglottis (white fringed orchid) a closely related specie...Read More

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