Stream orchid

This rhizomatous perennial orchid grows from 12-18” tall. The beautiful showy flowers are the largest flowers of all the California native orchids.

This California stream orchid grows in permanently wet soil and so it makes a beautiful and well behaved addition to any bog. The Landscape uses are abundant. Plant near waterfall, ponds, woodland garden with trilliums, lilies, and violets.
Plant in an area with good drainage and year-round moisture.

Large apricot flowers appear from May to July and it goes dormant in the Winter. It will slowly form clumps when happy.

Sun: Part Shade, Shade

Water: Moderate, High

Soil: Loam

Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant