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Tipularia discolor

Also Known As

Crane-Fly Orchid
Crippled Crane Fly

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"

planting zones

6a-9b

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Tipularia discolor plant details

Tipularia discolor is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Tipularia discolor

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer
Uses: unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Tipularia discolor

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An adorable woodland native orchid species that asks very little in the way of attention and gives so much. The common name "crane Fly Orchid" says it all. In fact the scientific name for the Crane Fly is Tipula. When in flower, the 6"-8" wiry stems are decorated with orchid flowers that resemble crane flies lighting on it.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

A curious little orchid, flowers are strange and are said to resemble Crane Flies, (those long legged flying things that look like giant mosquitoes, Ender is one of the few people I know who actually calls them Crane flies). As to the orchid, it grows from a bulbous root a bit like Aplectrum with similar foliar vicissitudes. They are rather cute, and among the easiest of the orchids we grow.