Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Calypso

Species:

Calypso bulbosa var. speciosa

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

20 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

pink, purple, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, native pollinators

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 90–120 days

Germination Time:

30–180 days

Notes:

Requires mycorrhizal association for successful germination and growth. Seeds are dust-like and require sterile conditions for propagation.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI