Irish Lady's-tresses

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Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

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Plant description

Spiranthes romanzoffiana, commonly known as Irish Lady's-tresses or hooded lady's tresses, is a species of orchid. Collected by Chamisso during the Romanzov expedition it was described by him in 1828 and named for Count Nikolay Rumyantsev who financed it. This orchid is native to North America, Ireland and the British Isles. (Codes)

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

Form

Upright

Growth rate

Moderate

Color

White

Flowering season

Summer

Landscaping information

Soil description

Prefers loamy or clay soils. Grows poorly in sandy soils.

Natural setting

Plant communities

Douglas-Fir Forest, Lodgepole Forest, Mixed Evergreen Forest, Red Fir Forest, Redwood Forest, Subalpine Forest, Wetland-Riparian, Yellow Pine Forest

Wildlife supported

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Corn Earworm Moth

Helicoverpa zea

Alternative names

Common names:

Ladies' Tresses, Lady's Tresses, Hooded Ladies'-tresses, Hooded Ladies-tresses, Hooded Lady's Tresses

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