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Stream Orchid

Epipactis Gigantea

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Overview

The Stream Orchid (Epipactis gigantea) is a striking perennial native to western North America. Thriving along streams and springs, it reaches heights of 1 to 2 feet, sporting broad, lance-shaped leaves. From April to July, it displays captivating 3/4-inch flowers, their hues a blend of green, brown, and purple, standing out against the backdrop of rippling water. Moist, well-drained soil under partial shade mimics its natural habitat, ensuring optimal growth.

Sun Half, ShadeWater High, MediumZones 10–10Type Herb, Perennial
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — multi-colored and orange and red and yellow flowers in the garden; standing out against the backdrop of, image 108

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Herb, Perennial
Family
Orchidaceae

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Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — Thriving along streams and springs, it reaches heights of 1 to 2 feet, sporting broad, lance-shaped leaves, image 112
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — Thriving along streams and springs, it reaches heights of 1 to 2 feet, sporting broad, lance-shaped leaves
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — It's largely free from serious pests and diseases, making it a robust addition to the landscape; ranging from, image 128
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — herb / perennial with multi-colored and orange and red and yellow blooms; the intricate flowers have a, image 87
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — multi-colored and orange and red and yellow flowers in the garden
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — Moist, well-drained soil under partial shade mimics its natural habitat, ensuring optimal growth
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — herb / perennial for half or shade; the plant also acts as a magnet for local pollinators, adding ecological, image 110
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — often found along streams; the plant's preference lies with humus-rich, well-drained soil, image 141
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — The Stream Orchid (Epipactis gigantea) is a striking perennial native to western North America
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — it displays captivating 3/4-inch flowers; it's largely free from serious pests and diseases, making it a, image 135
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — herb / perennial with multi-colored and orange and red and yellow blooms
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — the Stream Orchid produces a striking floral display from late spring to early summer; its robust rhizomatous structure
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — The plant also acts as a magnet for local pollinators, adding ecological value to its ornamental charm, image 107
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — standing out against the backdrop of rippling water; typically growing to a height of around 1 to 2 feet
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — In the imperial system, the ideal planting zone range is between 6 to 9; moist, well-drained soil under partial shade
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — It's largely free from serious pests and diseases, making it a robust addition to the landscape; ranging from, image 150
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — it displays captivating 3/4-inch flowers; it's largely free from serious pests and diseases, making it a, image 113
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — The plant also acts as a magnet for local pollinators, adding ecological value to its ornamental charm, image 85
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — the Stream Orchid produces a striking floral display from late spring to early summer; its robust rhizomatous, image 99
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — stands as a captivating and resilient perennial native to the western regions of North America; thriving along, image 51
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — their hues a blend of green; it displays captivating 3/4-inch flowers
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — The intricate flowers have a distinctive color palette; provided that soil moisture is consistently maintained, image 144
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — It's largely free from serious pests and diseases, making it a robust addition to the landscape; ranging from, image 62
Stream Orchid (Epipactis Gigantea) — lending an exotic appeal to garden settings; stands as a captivating and resilient perennial native to the, image 146
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