Goodyera pubescens - Downy Rattlesnake Plaintain - Chris Evans, River to River CWMA, Bugwood.org

Downy Rattlesnake Plaintain

Goodyera pubescens

Also called Adder's Violet, Jewel Orchid, Networt

  • AKA Epipactis pubescens, Neottia pubescens, Peramium pubescens
  • Spikes of small white flowers form on slender stems
  • Blue-green leaves have prominent white veins
  • Thick evergreen foliage
  • Naturally found in dry open forests
  • Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
  • Flower Height: 40 cm
  • Foliage Height: 20 cm

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
15-20 cm

SPREAD:
20-25 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Grows best in average to dry, sometimes moist conditions. Naturally found in sandy, acidic soils in coniferous forests. Best suited for partial shade. 

Additional Notes about Downy Rattlesnake Plaintain:


Native to Ontario

Characteristics & Attributes


GROWTH RATE:
Slow
FLOWERING TIME:
Lt. Sum-Fall
HABIT:
Clumping
FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green
White
Blue
Variegated

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