Epipactis gigantea (Stream Orchid) Showy Fruit elongated leaves with distinct light

elongated leaves with distinct light colored midrib

purple-blue petals getting lighter towards the center

but is still a bit protected

narrow leaves

Pseudostem is mottled green and dark purple or red and dark purple or both

Epipactis gigantea (Stream Orchid) Showy Fruit elongated leaves with distinct lightFamily: Orchidaceae Zone: 5 9 Natural Range: Pacific Northwest Soil: Average to moist, humus rich Light: Sun, part sun Height: 18" tall Bloom Time: June to July Attributes: Deciduous. Clumping. Blooms in spring and summer. Tall flower spikes of numerous Yellow green, purple red lip and petals. Notes: This orchid gets it's fun common name from the way the lower lip moves up and down in the wind. Multiplies when happy and should be given at least a 3 x