{"product_id":"northern-green-bog-orchid-platanthera-hyperborea-1000-seeds","title":"Northern Green Bog Orchid - Platanthera hyperborea 1000 Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Important Growing Notice – Northern Green Bog Orchid (\u003ci\u003ePlatanthera hyperborea\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species is extremely difficult to grow from seed and is intended for experienced growers only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Green Bog Orchid is a native terrestrial orchid whose seeds require a specific symbiotic soil fungus (mycorrhiza) in order to germinate. Without this natural fungal relationship - typically present only in undisturbed native bog or wetland soils - germination rates are extremely low to nonexistent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot suitable for beginner gardeners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOften requires laboratory or highly specialized propagation methods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination can take many months to years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering may take several years after germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequires consistently wet, acidic bog conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSensitive to soil disturbance and environmental changes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plant is best suited for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperienced native plant growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConservation projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstablished bog or wetland restoration sites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowers with advanced knowledge of orchid propagation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are new to growing orchids or do not have suitable bog conditions, this species is unlikely to succeed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease purchase only if you fully understand the challenges involved in germinating and cultivating native terrestrial orchids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatanthera hyperborea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Green Bog Orchid is a delicate, native terrestrial orchid found in cool northern wetlands, bogs, fens, and moist meadows. This understated beauty produces slender spikes of small green to yellow-green flowers in early to mid-summer. While subtle in colour, the blooms are intricate and elegant up close, making this species especially prized by native plant enthusiasts and conservation gardeners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally occurring across northern regions of Canada and the United States, this hardy orchid thrives in consistently moist, acidic soils and cooler climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing From Seed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrchid seeds are extremely fine and require a symbiotic soil fungus (mycorrhiza) to germinate naturally. Germination without this relationship is very difficult outside laboratory conditions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor home gardeners:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sowing is unreliable unless appropriate native soil microbes are present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf sowing seed, scatter on moist, undisturbed acidic soil in a suitable bog or wet meadow environment and allow nature to take its course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination may take many months to years, and flowering can take several years to develop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to light partial shade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moist to wet, acidic, organic-rich soil (bog or fen conditions)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Requires consistently moist to wet soil; never allow to dry out\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–20 inches (20–50 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Early to mid-summer\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to Bloom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Several years from seed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zones 2–7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid disturbance once established\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"0\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden \u0026amp; Habitat Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative plant gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBog gardens and rain gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWetland restoration projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConservation plantings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorthern Green Bog Orchid is best suited for specialized native or wetland gardens where its natural growing conditions can be carefully replicated. As a native orchid, it plays an important ecological role and should always be sourced responsibly and ethically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51508397867304,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/4694\/5064\/files\/Green00_5e9de35f-834d-4a86-a2a3-788a88b05bb6.jpg?v=1772694786","url":"https:\/\/lizasplantsyyc.com\/products\/northern-green-bog-orchid-platanthera-hyperborea-1000-seeds","provider":"LIZA'S PLANTS YYC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}