Species Orchid, Thelymitra, Peppertop Sun Orchid, Short Leafed Sun Orchid
Thelymitrabrevifolia

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Thelymitra (thel-LIM-ih-tra)
Species: brevifolia (brev-ee-FOH-lee-uh)

Category
Bulbs
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting