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Species, Natural Hybrid Orchid, Lily Leaves Twayblade, Mauve Sleekwort, Lily-like Leaf Liparis

Liparisliliifolia

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

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Genus

Liparis (lip-AIR-iss)

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Species

liliifolia (lil-ee-eye-FOH-lee-uh)

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Synonym

Achroanthes liliifolia

Cymbidium liliifolium

Leptorkis liliifolia

Malaxis liliifolia

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Textured

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 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)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Green

Maroon/Burgundy

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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Todd_Boland

St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | January 2005 | neutral

This orchid is very rare in Canada, being restricted to a few spots in southern Ontario. It is more common on the US side where it grows...Read More

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Species, Natural Hybrid Orchid, Lily Leaves Twayblade, Mauve Sleekwort, Lily-like Leaf Liparis

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