Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Eulophia (yoo-LOH-fee-uh) (Info) Species: alta (AL-tuh) (Info)
Category: Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Purple
Bloom Time: Mid Fall Late Fall/Early Winter
Foliage: Deciduous
Other details: Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements: Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting: Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
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