Species Orchid, Pterostylis, Ruddyhood, Rustyhood, Scaly Pterostylis
Pterostylissquamata

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Pterostylis (ter-o-sty-liss)
Species: squamata (SKWA-ma-tuh)

Synonym:Oligochaetochilus squamatus

Synonym:Pterostylis rufa var. squamata

Category
Bulbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

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

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting