Species Orchid, Mayfly Orchid, Dead-horse Orchid, Dog Orchid, Long Sepal Acianthus
Acianthuscaudatus

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Acianthus (a-see-AN-thus)
Species: caudatus (kaw-DAH-tus)

Synonym:Epipactis caudata

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

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

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting