Species Orchid, Yellow Onion Orchid, Yellow Mignonette, Microtis
Microtisatrata

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Microtis (my-KRO-tis)
Species: atrata (at-RAH-tuh)

Synonym:Microtidium atratum

Synonym:Microtis minutiflora

Category
Bulbs
Perennials

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

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

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting