Species, Natural Hybrid Orchid, Orange Plume, Yellow Fringed Orchid

Platantheraciliaris

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Platanthera (pla-TAN-ther-uh)
Species
ciliaris (sil-ee-AIR-iss)
Synonym
Blephariglottis ciliaris
Blephariglottis flaviflora
Habenaria ciliaris
Orchis ciliaris
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Orange
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Morrilton, Arkansas

San Rafael, California

Winter Haven, Florida

Berea, Kentucky

Beulaville, North Carolina

Sylva, North Carolina

Andover, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Dunlap, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | July 2018 | neutral

Per Rogier van Vugt, the Head Gardener at the greenhouses at Leiden University and at Hortus botanicus Leiden, from Noordwijk, Zuid-Holla...Read More

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Georgetown, IN | August 2010 | positive

While this is a marvelous wetlands plant, DO NOT collect seeds or plants from the wild. If you SEE this plant growing wild in one of th...Read More

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Cleveland, OH | December 2004 | positive

This great little orchid has been a reliable performer in my bog garden. It can be grown from seed in vitro and will bloom in 2-3 years f...Read More

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