Common names:
Crucifix Orchid
Fire Orchid
Rainbow Orchid
Orchid
Ground-Rooting Epi

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:Herb/Forb
Life cycle:Perennial
Sun Requirements:Full Sun
Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness:Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:Zone 11
Leaves:Unusual foliage color
Flowers:Inconspicuous
Flower Color:Blue
Lavender
Mauve
Multi-Color
Flower Size:1"-2"
Flower Time:Late summer or early fall
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Underground structures:Caudex
Uses:Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant:Butterflies
Resistances:Tolerates dry shade
Containers:Suitable in 1 gallon

I took this picture with sun at its back.

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radicans or secundum type by Ursula Apr 15, 2018 8:32 PM 3

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