Fragrant Ladies Tresses
Spiranthes odorata
Family: Orchidaceae
Fragrant Ladies Tresses grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers wetland soil. Water needs: High.
How to Grow Fragrant Ladies Tresses
Fragrant Ladies Tresses growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Wetland soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Fragrant Ladies Tresses as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 2-4 years.
Plant Overview
Fragrant Ladies Tresses (Spiranthes odorata) is listed in the Orchidaceae family and categorized as a orchid with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Advanced.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2467
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Plant type
- Orchid
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Advanced
Growing Conditions
Fragrant Ladies Tresses is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Wetland soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 6-10
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Wetland soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 2-4 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 2-4 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.