Species Orchid, Epipactis, Broad-Leaved Helleborine, Black-Red Epipactis. Red Helleborine,

Epipactisatrorubens

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Epipactis (ep-ih-PAK-tiss)
Species
atrorubens (at-roh-ROO-benz)
Synonym
Epipactis atropurpurea
Epipactis danubialis
Epipactis macropodia
Epipactis media
Epipactis rubiginosa
Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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