[1] Platanthera aquilonis occurs throughout much of Canada and the northern United States.

But the southern extent of this species range follows the Rocky Mountains all the way into Northern New Mexico.

This species can can be found in a very large range of habitats including meadows, marshes, fens, the tundra, along stream banks and roadsides, as well as in wet deciduous forests.

[6] Throughout its range Platanthera aquilionis has a NatureServe ranking of G5 which denotes a secure species.

But while secure throughout its range this species is locally threatened in several states and is presumed to have been extirpated from Ohio.