Epipactis palustris
- Perennial
- 20-50 cm high
- Purple flowers
- Unusual flowers
- Very hardy
Marsh helleborine, an orchid that occurs in the Netherlands and Belgium. Green, brown-white flowers.
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Garden use
Use
For wildlife and biodiversity
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Care
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 20 - 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - August |
| Flower colour | White, Brown, Cream, Green, Pink, Magenta |
| Growth habit | Ascending |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -25°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist, Wet |
| Soil | Pervious, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal, High |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Epipactis palustris |
|---|---|
| Genus | Epipactis |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Common names | NL: moeraswespenorchis |
| Origin | Europe, Near East |
