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Species Orchid, Isabelia

Isabeliaviolacea

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

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Genus

Isabelia (iz-uh-BEL-ee-uh)

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Species

violacea (vy-oh-LAH-see-uh)

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Synonym

Isabelia violacea f. alba

Sophronia violacea

Sophronitella violacea

Sophronitis violacea

Sophronitis violacea var. alba

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Medium Purple

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Blooms repeatedly

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Species Orchid, Isabelia

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