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Species, natural Hybrid Orchid, Royle's Epipactis

Epipactisroyleana

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Family

Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Epipactis (ep-ih-PAK-tiss)

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Species

royleana (roy-lee-AY-na)

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Synonym

Amesia royleana

Arthrochilium royleanum

Cephalanthera royleana

Helleborine royleana

Limodorum royleanum

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Pale Green

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Species, natural Hybrid Orchid, Royle's Epipactis

Epipactisroyleana

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