Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Spiranthes (spy-RAN-theez) (Info)
Species: praecox (pray-koks) (Info)
Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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
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