White to yellow is the color of the spring ladies' tresses orchid (Spiranthes vernalis) bloom.
Specifically, the flowers curve their lips down and under. They tend to form a single spiral up and down the stalk. But there are also cases where they cluster along just one side of the stalk.
March to July is the bloom time of the giant ladies' tresses orchid (Spiranthes praecox).Specifically, the orchid is among the early spring flowering plants. An environment in which it flourishes is roadside banks. So the grass-leaved ladies' tresses provides accessible touches of color during the transition from late winter to early spring.
March to July is the bloom time of the spring ladies' tresses orchid (Spiranthes vernalis).Specifically, the orchid is among the early spring flowering plants. Its flowery clusters may measure as much as two to ten (2-10) inches (5.08 - 25.4 centimeters) long. The lip of each flower curls down and under. It gives quite an attractively bright, clean, clear sight to its setting.
May to July is the bloom time of the Shining Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes lucida).Specifically, the orchid blooms from late spring to mid-summer. It grows among other plants that favor moist, but not waterlogged soils. It adds a cheery note to what otherwise may be plant colors in shades of green.
July to November is the bloom time of the Common Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the wild orchid blooms from mid-summer into very late fall. Its preferred growth pattern is in colonies. So it is quite a cheery sight to see Nodding Ladies' Tresses in bloom as days get shorter and other summer bloomers die.
July to November is the bloom time of the Fragrant Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the wild orchid blooms from mid-summer into very late fall. Its preferred growth pattern is in colonies. So it is quite a cheery sight to see Nodding Ladies' Tresses in bloom as days get shorter and other summer bloomers die.
May to July is the bloom time of the Wide-leaved Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes lucida).Specifically, the orchid blooms from late spring to mid-summer. It grows among other plants that favor moist, but not waterlogged soils. It adds a cheery note to what otherwise may be plant colors in shades of green.
July to November is the bloom time of the Nodding Ladies' Tresses (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the wild orchid blooms from mid-summer into very late fall. Its preferred growth pattern is in colonies. So it is quite a cheery sight to see Nodding Ladies' Tresses in bloom as days get shorter and other summer bloomers die.
Spiranthes vernalis is the scientific name of the narrow-leaved ladies' tresses orchid.Specifically, the genus name of spiranthes honors the spiraling nature of the plant's tall, straight stem. The species name of vernalis honors the early spring bloom of its flower clusters. Another common name is spring ladies' tresses.
Spiranthes praecox is the scientific name of the giant ladies' tresses orchid.Specifically, the genus name of spiranthes honors the plant's spiraling stem. The genus name of praecox honors the "premature, precocious" early spring bloom of the plant's flowery clusters. Other common names include giant ladies' tresses and water tresses orchids.
White is the bloom color of Common Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the bloom clusters at the very top of the wild orchid's tall stem bereft of leaves except at the base. The clusters may form in straight lines or in loose or tight spirals. Either way, the dainty flowers take on a slightly downward curving look that is most attractive.
White is the bloom color of Fragrant Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the bloom clusters at the very top of the wild orchid's tall stem bereft of leaves except at the base. The clusters may form in straight lines or in loose or tight spirals. Either way, the dainty flowers take on a slightly downward curving look that is most attractive.
White is the bloom color of Nodding Ladies' Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes cernua).Specifically, the bloom clusters at the very top of the wild orchid's tall stem bereft of leaves except at the base. The clusters may form in straight lines or in loose or tight spirals. Either way, the dainty flowers take on a slightly downward curving look that is most attractive.