Spiranthes (Lady's Tresses)
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Spiranthes’ delicate spiral flowers (summer to autumn) provide vital late-season nectar for bumblebees (Bombus spp.) and solitary bees preparing for winter. Their sweet fragrance attracts night-flying moths, while their grass-like leaves shelter ground beetles and spiders. These hardy orchids thrive in sunny meadows, lawns, and well-drained grasslands, often persisting where other wildflowers struggle. Plant alongside native autumn-flowering plants like scabious to create extended pollinator habitat. Though uncommon in gardens, their drought tolerance and prolonged blooming period make them valuable for supporting biodiversity during seasonal transitions.
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