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Rattlesnake Plantain

Goodyera pubescens

This native member of the orchid family has evergreen leaves with striking heavy white veins that resemble rattlesnake skin. White snapdragon type flowers appear on the hairy single stem.


This rare evergreen ground orchid is easy to grow in humus-rich soil in partial shade. Creates a colorful ground cover once established. Perfect for the woodland garden.

Planting and Maintenance Info:

Light Requirements: Partial Shade
Planting Depth: 1 Inches
Bulbs per Square Foot: 1

Excellent in moist, well-drained wooded areas, it will tolerate dryer conditions if protected from heat. Best left undisturbed to slowly spread by rhizomes.

Plant Height:

6-12 In

Bloom Time:

Blooms summer

Hardiness Zone:

4-10 Find your zone

Rattlesnake Plantain Features:

 
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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.