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USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 15 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

USDA, NRCS. 2012. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov, 15 October 2012). National Plant Data Team, Greensboro, NC 27401-4901 USA.

Spiranthes cernua v. odorata

Nodding ladies tresses

Hardy orchid with evergreen foliage. Fabulously fragrant flower spikes attract wildlife and a variety of pollinators. Colonies from slowly spreading rhizomes. Excellent in bogs. 


Height:

12-18 in

Spread:

9-12 in

USDA Hardiness Zone:

5-9

Bloom Color:

White

Spiranthes cernua v. odorata Characteristics

Exposure

  • Full Sun to Partial Shade

Attracts Wildlife

  • Pollinators

Soil Moisture Preference

  • Moist to Wet

Attributes

  • Fragrant
  • Evergreen
  • Bog

Flowering Months

  • October
  • September

Foliage Color

  • Green

Interesting Notes:

For more information on this plant, visit the USDA PLANTS Database: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=SPOD