Fragrant Ladies'-tresses

Spiranthes odorata
(Lesser Ladiestresses)
The published gardening lore says "part-sun" -- where I have seen this growing in nature, it has been in shade.



Bog gardens. Wet meadows. Moist native gardens.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Habitat

Associated with forested seepage settings.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers
  • Pollinated by long-tongued bees, notably, bumblebees.