Nodding Lady's Tresses Seeds
Spiranthes cernua
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
Growing: As the plants grow, keep the soil consistently saturated; this plant loves moisture, and thrives in marshy ground or bog gardens. It also tolerates sandy soil with enough moisture. In good growing conditions, this plant's root system will eventually send up new plants to form a colony. This plant also performs well as a container plant.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open and release their tiny seeds. As soon as the pods open, shake them over a container to remove the seed; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the seeds can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Spiranthes cernua
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 15,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 12 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 9 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow in late fall, pressing into the surface of the soil. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
Growing: As the plants grow, keep the soil consistently saturated; this plant loves moisture, and thrives in marshy ground or bog gardens. It also tolerates sandy soil with enough moisture. In good growing conditions, this plant's root system will eventually send up new plants to form a colony. This plant also performs well as a container plant.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, choose stems with flowers that have just opened. Strip the foliage that will fall below the water level, and place in water immediately.
Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, small pods will form that eventually open and release their tiny seeds. As soon as the pods open, shake them over a container to remove the seed; watch them carefully to prevent loss, since the seeds can easily be blown away by the wind. Store the seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Spiranthes cernua
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
US Regions: Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 15,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 12 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 12 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 9 Inches
Color: White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Fall, Blooms Late Fall