Orchid Seeds – Fringed

Fringed Orchid Seeds produce delicate, beautifully fringed blooms that add an elegant touch to borders, wildflower gardens, and shaded landscapes. These heirloom-quality plants offer unique, finely cut petals and vibrant coloration, making them a standout choice for gardeners who appreciate distinctive ornamental flowers. Adaptable and reliable when grown in moist, well-drained soil, Fringed Orchids also support beneficial pollinators, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.

Features

• Produces finely fringed, visually striking orchid blossoms

• Ideal for borders, naturalized areas, and ornamental garden spaces

• Supports pollinators such as butterflies

• Suitable for shaded and partially shaded gardensHigh-quality, non-GMO seeds

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Platanthera species (commonly known as Fringed Orchid)

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Bloom Time: Mid-summer to early fall

• Height: 12–36 inches, depending on species

• Season:

  • Needs cool-to-warm season germination and early planting

  • Sowing Months (USA):

    • Zones 3–5: Start indoors Feb–Apr; transplant late May–Jun

    • Zones 6–7: Start indoors Jan–Mar; transplant Apr–May

    • Zones 8–10: Start indoors Dec–Feb; transplant Feb–Mar

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9 (varies by species)

• Sunlight: Partial shade to filtered light

• Soil Type: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil

• Watering: Requires consistent soil moisture

• Germination Time: 30–90 days (orchids require slow, steady germination)

• Spacing: 10–18 inches apart