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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10a
Plant Height: 6 inches to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 12 inches to 14 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Lavender
Pink
White
Bloom Size: 3"-4"
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Conservation status: Vulnerable (VU)

Conservation status:
Conservation status: Vulnerable
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Common names
  • Windowsill Orchid
  • Rockery Orchid
  • Indian Crocus
  • Peacock Orchid
  • Orchid

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Location: Washington
Date: 2016-02-19
Location: Washington
Date: 2016-02-19

photo credit: Averater
Location: New Zealand
Date: 2014-09-28
Location: New Zealand
Date: 2014-09-28
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2013-04-26
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2009-04-05
Location: In my Northern California garden
Date: 2012-04-18
Location: My Northeastern Indiana Gardens - Zone 5b
Date: 2013-05-01
Showing my interpretation of proper planting depth.

Photo courtesy of Joy Creek Nursery
  • Uploaded by Joy
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