Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
Plant Height: | 4 to 6 inches |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Purple White Bi-Color: Pink with purple striations on the lip; cultivated forms have a combination of pink and white or purple and white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |