Species Orchid, Lawn Orchid, Soldier Orchid, Centipede Grass Orchid
Zeuxinestrateumatica

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Zeuxine (ZOO-zin-nee)
Species: strateumatica (strat-tee-MAT-ee-kuh)

Category
Groundcovers
Perennials

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

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

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry