Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

Liparis

Species:

Liparis yamadae

USDA Symbol:

LIYA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

greenish-yellow, purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers shaded forest floors

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Dust seeds require symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi for germination; conventional stratification is not applicable.