Broadleaf helleborine
Epipactis helleborine
Epipactis
Orchidaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
This shade-loving orchid requires consistent moisture and excellent drainage in woodland conditions. Prefers cool, humid environments with rich organic soil. Not suitable for typical garden cultivation and best left undisturbed in natural habitats.
Care Requirements
Care Level
High
Sun
Full Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Altay
Arkansas
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
California
Central European Rus
China North-Central
China South-Central
China Southeast
Colorado
Connecticut
Corse
Attracts
🐝 Bees
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 3, 2017 by Slavko Struna (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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