herbaceous⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 6a – Zone 9b
A delicate native orchid with distinctive purple-veined leaves and small maroon flowers on slender spikes. It prefers woodland conditions and is best suited for shaded garden settings or woodland gardens.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
slow
Size
1–2′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
low
Zone 6aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
mid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia
