Species Orchid, Alaska Orchid, Slender-Spire Orchid, Alaska Rein Orchid, Platanthera
Platantheraunalascensis

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Platanthera (pla-TAN-ther-uh)
Species: unalascensis (un-uh-las-KEN-sis)

Synonym:Habenaria unalaschensis

Synonym:Herminium unalascense

Synonym:Piperia unalascensis

Synonym:Platanthera unalaschcensis

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting