Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ay) (Info) Genus: Epipactis (ep-ih-PAK-tiss) (Info) Species: thunbergii (thun-BERG-ee-eye) (Info)
Category: Perennials
Height: 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: 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) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade Light Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer
Foliage: Deciduous
Other details: Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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