Spiranthes Orchids

Spiranthes spiralis (Autumn Lady's Tresses) is wonderful orchid that will reach around .2m. The Autumn part is because this is when it flowers. The flowers are white and usually tend to 'spiral' around the stem. An excellent plant for garden border, it does not cope that well with competition so give it some space if possible.

Growing conditions

A humus rich moist but well drained soil, these interesting orchids will appear suddenly in autumn after rain. They could be naturalised into a lawn for an interesting display.

Spiranthes australis sin Spiranthes sinensis is the Austral Ladies Tresses, pink flowers and reaching around 30 - 40 cm depending on conditions, again moist conditions Spiranthes are winter dormant when they die back to their underground tuber. Easy to grow and will spread with a very fine seed. Spiranthes australis is one of the native species of this wide spread group of terrestrial orchids.