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Downy Rattlesnake Plantain

Goodyera pubescens, Orchidaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Ground Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (tolerated)Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Long Beech FernPhegopteris connectilis
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
ShinleafPyrola elliptica
Nurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Gill-Over-The-GroundGlechoma hederacea

Native orchid can be suppressed by aggressive ground ivy invasion

Uses

Functions

Woodland Habitat

Common Questions

What zones does Downy Rattlesnake Plantain grow in?

Downy Rattlesnake Plantain grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Downy Rattlesnake Plantain?

Good companions for Downy Rattlesnake Plantain include Long Beech Fern, Shinleaf.

Design guilds with Downy Rattlesnake Plantain and see companion relationships visually.

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