Calanthe discolor, Discolor Hardy Calanthe Orchid Size:1.16 qt Flowers develop into decorative

Flowers develop into decorative

A smaller form of the species with the added interest of golden-edged heart-shaped leaves

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Once it has had a hard frost the stems will detach from the crown

Round orange fruit follows

Calanthe discolor, Discolor Hardy Calanthe Orchid Size:1.16 qt Flowers develop into decorativePleated light green leaves that are longer than wide hug the ground while 12 16 inch stalks of showy orchid flowers rise to delight those passing by in spring. These orchids are happy in the woodland garden with light shade or dappled light. At best, the soil should be a rich woodsy mix on a berm or slope. A pleasing companion with ferns, Disporum, Disporopsis, Saruma, Hostas, etc. It is listed as an evergreen perennial but in our garden that seems to