Spiranthes sinensis ssp. australis
AUSTRAL LADIES' TRESSES
Orchidaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous orchid

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.1m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, Sydney region region

Other Botanical Names: Spiranthes sinensis ssp. australis, Spiranthes alticola, Spiranthes sinensis

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Spiranthes sinensis ssp. australis
AUSTRAL LADIES' TRESSES
Orchidaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: herbaceous orchid

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.3m
Plant habit
 
0.1m

FEATURES

Flowers: crimson & white

Flowering Time: mid summer to early autumn


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, oriental & tropical designs

Uses: mass planting

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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