Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Malaxis (mal-AKS-is) (Info)
Species: spicata (spi-KAH-tuh) (Info)
Category:
Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Green
Maroon (Purple-Brown)
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
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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