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Epipactis gigantea

  • Bulbous plant
  • 10-50 cm high
  • Purple flowers
  • Suitable for partial shade
Helleborine, Wasp orchid, a robust form, native to North America. Upright greenish orange flowers. Preferably plant in a slightly moist, humus-rich soil.
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Characteristics

Height 10 - 50 cm
Flowering time June - July
Flower colour green, orange, yellow, Burgundy

Site conditions

Light morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered

Botanical information

Botanical name Epipactis gigantea
Genus Epipactis
Family Orchidaceae