Platanthera clavellata

Also known as: The Clove Like Platanthera or Peristylus clavellatus Platanthera clavellata f. slaughteri Orchis clavellata var. tridentata Gymnadeniopsis clavellata h.v. clavellata Gymnadeniopsis clavellata h.v. clavellata h.f. wrightii Platanthera clavellata var. ophioglossoides Platanthera clavellata h.v. clavellata Habenaria clavellata var. wrightii Habenaria tridentata Gymnadenia tridentata var. clavellata Gymnadenia tridentata Habenaria clavellata var. ophioglossoides Habenaria maritima Gymnadeniopsis clavellata f. wrightii Gymnadeniopsis clavellata var. ophioglossoides in the US - The Small Greenwood Orchid in the subfamily: Orchidoideae

Native to: Canada

General Information

The Clove Like Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae native to Canada.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped leaves

Flowers

Numerous blossoms appear during Summer and Spring

Blooming Season

• Spring
• Summer

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.