Spiranthes gracilis Despite the severe drought which has been ongoing in our north Georgia area, we did have a modest blooming of some native orchids in our pasture. The pictures are of Spiranthes gracilis commonly called Slender Ladies' Tresses. Flowers are small, about 1/4 inch, white with a green throat, and are arranged in a large spiral around the flowering stalk. The number of spirals varies greatly, with some plants appearing one-sided and some winding around the stalk 3 or more times. In Georgia it is found in sunny dry grassy locations blooming from September to mid-October.
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