Common names:
Nun's Cap Orchid
Nun's Orchid
Chinese Ground Orchid
Red Crane Orchid
Swamp lily
Veiled Nun Orch
Orchid
Southern Swamp Orchid
Lesser Swamp Orchid

Also sold as:
  • Phaius grandiflorus

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Cactus/Succulent
Life cycle: Biennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 5b
Leaves: Needled
Flowers: Fragrant
Flower Color: Blue
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Flower Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Winter
Year Round
Inflorescence Type: Compound
Underground structures: Corm
Uses: Erosion control
Useful for timber production
Resistances: Flood Resistant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Other
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Comments:
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Discussion Threads about this plant
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This looks more like Phaius by plantladylin May 5, 2017 6:20 PM 2
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