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Rattlesnake Plantain

Goodyera dolabripetala

Orchidaceae
Perennial
Ornamental
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Goodyera dolabripetala, commonly known as Rattlesnake Plantain, is a perennial ornamental plant belonging to the Orchidaceae family. It thrives in part shade with medium water requirements and is suitable for USDA zones 4-8. This evergreen plant typically grows to a height of 0.2-0.4 meters and blooms with white flowers in July, August, and September. It prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soil and is not fragrant but attracts pollinators.

Light

Partial shade

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

0.2–0.4 m

Spread

0.2–0.3 m

Zones

4–8

Flower colors

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Growing Conditions

  • Sunlight: Prefers part shade.
  • Water: Requires medium watering.
  • Soil: Adaptable to loamy, sandy, and chalky soils.
  • USDA Zones: 4-8.
  • Height: 0.2-0.4 meters.
  • Bloom Time: July, August, September.
  • Flower Color: White.
  • Evergreen: Yes.
  • Fragrance: No.
  • Pollinators: Attracts pollinators.
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