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Species Orchid, Bayard's Adder's-Mouth Orchid, Malaxis

Malaxisbayardii

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Family

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

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Genus

Malaxis (mal-AKS-is)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Green

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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