Species Orchid, Leafy Greenhood, Cowl-Carrying Pterostylis
Pterostyliscucullata

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Pterostylis (ter-o-sty-liss)
Species: cucullata (kuk-yoo-LAY-tuh)

Synonym:Pterostylis mackibbinii

Synonym:Serapias autumnalis

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Green
Brown/Bronze
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting