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Epipactispalustris

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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Epipactis (ep-ih-PAK-tiss)
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Species
palustris (pal-US-triss)
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Synonym
Amesia palustris
Calliphyllon palustre
Epipactis salina
Helleborine palustris
Limodorum palustre
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Green
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Free Soil, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan

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