Species, Natural Hybrid Orchid, Goodyera, Northern Lesser Rattlesnake Plantain, Creeping Goodyera
Goodyerarepens

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Goodyera (GOOD-yer-uh)
Species: repens (REE-penz)

Synonym:Epipactis repens

Category

Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Partial to Full Shade
Full Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage
Good Fall Color

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
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)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information

Unknown

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 seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible