Common Name
Downy rattlesnake plantain
Downy rattlesnake-plantain
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Width (ft)
0.8 -
1.0
Growth Rate
Slow
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Additional Info
Habitat: Mesic to dry forests. Frequent throughout Virginia
Wildlife Value: Pollinated by bumblebees and some species of metallic green bees. Deer may browse the leaves, and mice and chipmunks each the rhizomes
Note: Easy to grow in a woodland garden situation. It is one of the most commonly encountered orchids in the eastern United States; however, it is listed as endangered in Florida and vulnerable in New York
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Bloom Month
July
August
September
Evergreen
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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