Botanical Name Spiranthes cernua var. odorata
Common Name Nodding Ladies’ Tresses
 
Exposure Sun to Part Shade
Size for Description 1 to 2 Ft. x 6 to 12 In.
Bloom Time Summer to Fall
Flower Color White
Butterflies  
Hummingbirds  
Drought Tolerant  
Moisture Lover yes
Wet Areas  
Walnut Tolerant  
Deer Resistant  
Fragrant yes
Fall Color  
Bark  
Fruit  
Groundcover  
Growth Rate Slow
Native yes
Comment A native orchid that smells like jasmine  - grows in moist soils or bogs
Care

Zone 3

Cut to ground in late fall or early spring.