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Spiranthes cernua f. odorata 'Chadds Ford'

Nodding Lady's Tresses

  • Perennial
  • Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
  • 40-50 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Hardy to approx. -10°C

Garden use

Use

Small groups

Growth

Medium

Care

Experienced

Planting density

Plant about 8 - 12 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 40 - 50 cm
Flowering time September - November
Flower colour White
Growth habit Ascending
Growth rate Medium
Hardiness down to about -10°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered
Moisture Moist, Wet
Soil Pervious
Soil fertility High

Botanical information

Botanical name Spiranthes cernua f. odorata 'Chadds Ford'
Genus Spiranthes
Family Orchidaceae
Common names NL: herfstschroeforchis
EN: Nodding Lady's Tresses
FR: spiranthe odorante
DE: Herbstwendelorchis
Awards Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
Origin Hybrid