Pterostylis nutans

(Nodding Greenhood)

Planting Group or Form	Orchid
Height	10 - 30cm
Width	10cm
Aspect	Part shade to full shade
Soil	Moist rich soils
Flower	Translucent green Mar - Oct
Attracts	Pollinated by a particular species of fungus gnat

Perennial orchid growing from round tubers, with a rosette of dark green leaves and single nodding flower. Can form large colonies.

Tricky to establish as orchids require particular microlife in the soil. Need regular watering during the growing period, and kept dry during dormancy.