Species, Natural Hybrid Orchid, Platanthera, Butterfly Platanthera, Small Purple Fringed Orchid

Platantherapsycodes

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Platanthera (pla-TAN-ther-uh)
Species
psycodes (sigh-KO-deez)
Synonym
Habenaria psycodes
Habenaria racemosa
Orchis psycodes
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

New Vineyard, Maine

Isle, Minnesota

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neutral
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negative
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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | positive

This is a lovely native orchid in Newfoundland found in rich fens and damp grassy meadows. It is not overly common locally but not diffi...Read More

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