General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 18 to 24 inches
Plant Spread: 12 to 15 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: White
Other: White with purple lip.
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • Hardy Ground Orchid

Photo Gallery
Location: St Louis
Date: 2015-05-17

Photo Courtesy of Shikoku Garden Inc.
  • Uploaded by Joy
Location: St Louis
Date: 2015-05-17

Photo Courtesy of Shikoku Garden Inc.
  • Uploaded by Joy

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy

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