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Species Orchid, Thurber's Bog Orchid, Muddy Growing Platanthera

Platantheralimosa

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Family

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

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Genus

Platanthera (pla-TAN-ther-uh)

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Species

limosa (lim-OH-suh)

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Synonym

Habenaria limosa

Habenaria orizabensis

Habenaria thurberi

Habenaria vulcanica

Platanthera guatemalensis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Species Orchid, Thurber's Bog Orchid, Muddy Growing Platanthera

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