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    Epipactis gigantea 'Serpentine Night'

    Also Known As

    • Giant Helleborine
    • Serpentine Night Stream Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-16"
    • W: 8"-18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

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    Epipactis gigantea 'Serpentine Night' plant details

    Epipactis gigantea 'Serpentine Night' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with purple foliage. In summer orange flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Epipactis gigantea 'Serpentine Night'

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous purple
    Mature size: 8 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in summer
    Uses: summer dormant, unique, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Epipactis gigantea 'Serpentine Night'

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, clay and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Epipactis gigantea, known as giant helleborine or stream orchid, is a vigorous, western North American native, easy-to-grow, terrestrial orchid that thrives in moist but well-drained soils in light shade or morning sun. It has showy red, orange and yellow in summer on two foot tall plants. 'Serpentine Night' was discovered in Califonria by Roger Raiche. It has burgundy stems and burgundy-infused to fully burgundy foliage. Forms large colonies when settled in. Photo: Wikipedia

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    A euphonious quartet of purple leaves and orange, light yellow, and pink orchid flowers make this a must for any collector. It's wonderful in a water feature. 16" Minimum temperature: -30 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    A rhizomatous terrestrial orchid, this selection was found in the wild north of the Bay Area in Northern California. The leaves are lusty burgundy colored, sometimes almost black, the typical orchid-shaped flowers are ochre with crimson markings in the throat. Easily grown in a rich, average moist to wet soil, slowly spreading to form a small patch. Shipped as bare root divisions thru March; then potted but not rooted-in thereafter. Later in spring and summer they'll be rooted in.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Found in the gorge where Parker's dramatic 150 ft fall led to this plant... and a helicopter ride to the Emergency Room. This selection by horticulturist Roger Raiche. Moist shade is best for this West Coast native orchid. Expect it to go summer dormant when the grassy unwatered lawns of Portland go brown. Easy in the ground and frost hardy to USDA zone 6 or lower.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Epipactis gigantea 'Serpentine Night' plant

    How to Grow Epipactis gigantea 'Serpentine Night'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Fruit

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    See other plant types of Epipactis for your garden

    Epipactis gigantea

    aka Amesia gigantea, Arthrochilium giganteum, Epipactis americana, Epipactis pringlei, Helleborine giganteum, Giant Helleborine, Giant Stream Orchid, Species Orchid, Stream Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Orchid

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-16"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Epipactis gigantea flower by J.G. in SF
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    Epipactis palustris

    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
    Photo of Epipactis palustris flower by Keeping it Green Nursery
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    Epipactis thunbergii

    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
    Photo of Epipactis thunbergii flower by Keeping it Green Nursery
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    Goodyera pubescens

    aka Epipactis pubescens, Neottia pubescens, Orchiodes pubescens, Peramium pubescens, Adder's Violet, Downy Rattlesnake-Plantain, Eastern Rattlesnake Orchid, Hairy Goodyera, Species Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Orchid

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-14"

    Width: 9"-12"

    • bright shade - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Goodyera pubescens foliage by plant lust
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