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Western Rattlesnake Plantain

Western Rattlesnake Plantain

Goodyera oblongifolia

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 9b

A low-growing orchid native to western North America, featuring attractive mottled green and white rosette leaves and delicate white flowers on tall spikes. Best grown in shaded woodland gardens with consistent moisture and organic-rich soil.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–1.5β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

medicinalwildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
challenging
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division