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Summary
In autumn, this terrestrial orchid makes its surprising floral debut. Rising to 18” tall, the stem bears small, fragrant white flowers arranged in an intriguing spiral. The basal strap-like evergreen leaves of this delicate orchid are a curious pale green color and are 2-4” long. Chadds Ford white nodding ladies’-tresses thrives in full sun and moist to wet, acidic soils, yet it tolerates average, well-drained garden soils. It differs from the species in that it has larger and showier flowers. This orchid performs best under low competition but is a good companion for Andromeda polifolia, Sarracenia spp., Rhynchospora latifolia, and Lobelia cardinalis.
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- Plant Type
perennial - Sun/Shade Conditions
filtered-shade, full-sun - Foliage Character
evergreen - Soil Moisture
average, moist, wet - Flowering Period
early-fall, late-fall, mid-fall - Soil PH
acidic, adaptable - Flower Color
white - Summer Foliage Color
green - Fall Foliage Color
green, yellow - Fruit/Seed Color
brown, tan