Platanthera chlorantha (Greater Butterfly Orchid)


Botanical Information

FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusPlatanthera
Specieschlorantha
CategoryPerennials
OriginEurope and Morocco.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height25 - 60 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright and wide-spread.
Landscape
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil.
HabitatDownland, rough pasture, hay meadows, scrub, woodlands and young plantations.
Leaf DescriptionOval to lanceolate and slightly ribbed.
Flower DescriptionSpreading sepals and petals. The lip of the flower is long, narrow and undivided. Long spur. Flowers form a loose spike. The flowers have a scent of vanilla.
Fruit DescriptionErect capsule that is almost parallel to the stalk.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are green while the flowers are whitish-green to green at the tip.
Texture DescriptionThe leaves have a smoot texture.

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