Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Corallorhiza

Species:

Corallorhiza mertensiana

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow, Purple

Native Range

United States: Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: Alberta, British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained forest soil

pH:

5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers decaying organic matter