Overview

Goodyera is a plant with a creeping habit in the genus Goodyera, part of the Orchidaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Goodyera grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include ground cover and woodland gardens.

About

Goodyera, commonly known as rattlesnake plantain, is a genus of evergreen, creeping plants in the Orchidaceae family. This cultivar thrives in partial shade, particularly on north-facing, sheltered aspects, favouring fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH and consistent moisture. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well suited for use as ground cover in woodland gardens. Its season of interest spans spring and summer, making it a valuable addition for those seeking year-round greenery in shaded garden areas.

About the genus

Goodyera, commonly called rattlesnake plantain, jade orchids or ladies' tresses is a wide-ranging genus of orchids in the tribe Cranichideae. About 100 species of Goodyera have been formally described. With a center of diversity in East Asia, Goodyera is found across Europe, Madeira, North and Central America, Australia, and on islands from the west Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Goodyera

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Goodyera size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Creeping

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ground cover, woodland gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Goodyera

Propagation

Division, seed

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions