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Species, Natural Hybrid Orchid, Slender Ladies' Tresses, Spiranthes

Spirantheslacera

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Family

Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Spiranthes (spy-RAN-theez)

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Species

lacera (LASS-er-a)

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Synonym

Neottia lacera

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

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)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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creekwalker

Benton County, MO (Zone 5a) | September 2008 | positive

This plant grows wild here in the Ozarks. It differs from a similar species, Spiranthes tuberosa, the latter being under 10 inches tall,...Read More

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