Spiranthes cernua or Noddling Ladies Tresses
One of the plants I picked up at the Native Plant Sale last month was this native orchid Spiranthes cernua which is commonly called Nodding Ladies Tresses. I planted it in a shady spot under the Pecan Tree. Here’s some more info on this pretty little bloomer:
- Species of Orchid from Eastern Canada to Central & Eastern U.S.
- Perennial that gets to be 18-24 inches tall
- Prefers light shade conditions
- White blooms from late summer to mid fall
- Flowers are fragrant
- Hardy in zones 5a – 11
- Prefers a damp organic soil
- Propogate by division or seeds
- Will multiply when it is happy
Perennial Garden Lover 
Posted by tina on October 8, 2010 at 7:28 am
Very pretty! I tried these last year and mine died:(
Sorry to hear that Tina. 😦 I hope mine does okay.
Posted by Dave on October 8, 2010 at 8:06 am
Very neat! Is that a beautyberry in the background?
Thanks Dave, yes it is. 🙂
Posted by Rose on October 8, 2010 at 8:35 am
This is another new one to me! Such pretty blooms; I can just imagine it nodding in a breeze.
Me too Rose, never heard of it until I saw it at the sale. 🙂
Posted by Susie on October 8, 2010 at 8:40 am
I think this plant is really pretty. I’ve seen it in my native flower book and thought what a neat plant.
Me too Susie, I love the delicate little white blooms. 🙂
Posted by meemsnyc on October 9, 2010 at 2:17 am
Wow, that orchid is just beautiful!
Thanks Meems! 🙂
Posted by Cameron (Defining Your Home) on October 10, 2010 at 8:10 pm
So pretty and delicate! I’ve not seen this one and it’s great to learn about it from you. Thanks!
Sorry that I’ve been away so long. I am trying to begin thinking about gardening again. My garden has been totally neglected for two months now.
Hi Cameron, I missed you. Hope everything is okay. Thanks for stopping by, glad I could introduce you to a new native. 🙂
Posted by Kathleen on October 11, 2010 at 2:08 pm
That is an interesting looking plant. I’ve never heard of it before. I hope it does well for you.
Thanks Kathleen, it was new to me too. Hope it loves it’s new home. 🙂
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