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crane-fly orchid

crane-fly orchid

Tipularia discolor

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate water❄ Hardy: Zone 6a – Zone 9b

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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
1–2β€² tall Γ— 0.5–1β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Orchidaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with