Family: Orchidaceae
(or-kid-AY-see-ee) Genus: Spiranthes (spy-RAN-theez) Species: sinensis (sy-NEN-sis) Synonym:Spiranthes congesta Synonym:Spiranthes densa Synonym:Spiranthes parviflora Synonym:Spiranthes stylites Synonym:Spiranthes viridiflora
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardensSun Exposure Full SunSun to Partial Shade Light Shade Foliage DeciduousFoliage Color UnknownHeight 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)12-18 in. (30-45 cm) Spacing 3-6 in. (7-15 cm)Hardiness 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) 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) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger N/ABloom Color PinkBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SummerLate Summer/Early Fall Other details UnknownSoil pH requirements 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedPropagation Methods By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seedsSeed does not store well; sow as soon as possible |