Description

Platanthera flava, Pale Green Orchid, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

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Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid October to early spring.

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Description

Pale green orchid is a native wildflower in the Orchidaceae (orchid) family found in eastern and central North America. It is found scattered throughout the state in wet areas such as floodplain forests, hardwood, white-cedar, and cypress swamps, riparian thickets, and wet meadows. There are two varieties of this orchid, one found in the north and one in the southern part of its range.

In ideal conditions, it can form small colonies and spreads by tubers. It is small reaching a mature height of 2 feet and with of 1 foot. In the south, it can bloom spring into fall with tall spikes of understated hooded yellow-green flowers.  The flowers have a nectar spur that extends out the back end of the flower and are visited by moths.

It prefers full or partial sun, wet to moist conditions including standing water, and sandy or sandy-peaty soil. It can be difficult to cultivate and is generally not for sale. Does not transplant well.

It is considered threatened or endangered in some states due to loss of habitat.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  No serious problems.

Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , Green
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , FL , GA , IL , IN , KY , LA , MD , MO , MS , NC , NJ , OK , SC , TN , TX , VA
Canada: NS
Additional resources
USDA: Find Platanthera flava var. flava in USDA Plants

Light:Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Soil Texture:Loam (Silt)Sand Soil Drainage:Frequent Standing Water Moist Occasionally Wet Available Space To

Plant:Less than 12 inches12 inches-3

Plant Hardiness Zone:4a, 4b, 5b, 5a, 6b, 6a, 7b, 7a, 8a, 8b, 9b, 9a

 

Platanthera flava, Pale Green Orchid, Wholesale Native Bare Root Perennials

For Shipping, Install and additional info please see “About Bare Root“.

Native bare root perennials are dug and shipped while dormant, mid October to early spring.

See all available Native Bare Root Perennials

Check the native status of this species for your area via the USDA Plants Database here