LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Orchid-type
GROWTH HABIT
Upright
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Not applicable
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Not applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
30–60 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Partial Shade
WATER NEEDS
High
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA Zones 4–8
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
25–30 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
Surface sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS
Moist to wet soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Epipactis palustris grow in damp garden areas?
Can Epipactis palustris grow in damp garden areas?
Yes, it prefers consistently moist soil similar to its natural marsh habitat.
What makes this orchid different from common garden flowers?
What makes this orchid different from common garden flowers?
It produces elegant orchid-like blooms on upright stems with a graceful appearance.
Can this plant be used around pond margins?
Can this plant be used around pond margins?
Yes, it is suitable for moist borders and pondside gardens.
Do the flowers attract pollinating insects?
Do the flowers attract pollinating insects?
Yes, the blooms may attract a variety of beneficial pollinators.
Will this perennial return each year?
Will this perennial return each year?
Yes, healthy plants can produce seasonal growth and flowers in suitable conditions.
Does Epipactis palustris require well-drained dry soil?
Does Epipactis palustris require well-drained dry soil?
No, it performs best where the soil remains evenly moist without prolonged drying.