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crane-fly orchid
Tipularia discolor
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
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
Function & Care
wildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation