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Epipactis gigantea
Also Known As
- Amesia gigantea
- Arthrochilium giganteum
- Epipactis americana
- Epipactis pringlei
- Helleborine giganteum
- Giant Helleborine
- Giant Stream Orchid
- Species Orchid
- Stream Orchid
Plant type
perennial, orchid
size
- H: 12"-16"
- W: 15"-18"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Epipactis gigantea plant details
Epipactis gigantea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring and summer chocolate, orange, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Epipactis gigantea
- Plant type: perennial orchid
- Plant family: orchidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
- Flowers: chocolate, orange, purple and yellow blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Epipactis gigantea
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Gossler Farms
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Gardening facts about Epipactis gigantea plant
How to Grow Epipactis gigantea
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- orange
- yellow
- purple
- chocolate
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Epipactis for your garden
aka Giant Helleborine, Serpentine Night Stream Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-16"
Width: 8"-18"
- mostly sun - shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
aka Amesia palustris, Calliphyllon palustre, Limodorum palustre, Broad-leaved Helleborine, Marsh Helleborine, Species Orchid, Swamp Epipactis
Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic
Zones
3a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 24"-36"
- mostly sun - shade
- standing water - even moisture
aka Japanese Stream Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-14"
Width: 9"-12"
- bright shade - shade
- even moisture - regular
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