Category: Seminum | Sub-Category: Wildflowers
Scientific Name (Genus/Species): Epipactis helleborine
Family: (Orchidaceae)
(P) to 18″. Broad Leaved Helleborine. Eurasia. Small, green, orchid-like flowers with a flush of purple are arranged spirally on tall stalks. Distinctive, wide, pleated, elliptical leaves clasp the stem. Naturalizes well. Blooms June to July. Moist soil. Partial shade. 4 & T2