Platanthera sparsiflora
Also known as: The Few Flowered Platanthera or Platanthera sparsiflora var. ensifolia Habenaria thurberi var. grayi Habenaria leucostachys var. viridis Habenaria aggregata Limnorchis ensifolia Habenaria sparsiflora var. laxiflora Limnorchis laxiflora The Few Flowered Rein Orchis in the subfamily: Orchidoideae
General Information
The Few Flowered Platanthera is a cold growing orchid belonging to the sub family Orchidoideae.
Plant Description
Each new growth has numerous erect lance shaped, oblong 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.