Hacquetia epipactis (Hacquetia)
Botanical Information
| Family | Apiaceae |
| Genus | Hacquetia |
| Species | epipactis |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to Europe. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 - 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 4a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -29 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | -20 - 10 |
| Height | 0.1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | May |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Rhizomatous, herbaceous clump-forming perennial. |
| ID Characteristic | Little yellow flowers inside of rosettes of toothed, oblong green bracts. |
| Landscape | Underplanting. |
| Propagation | Seed, division and/or root cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Best grown in moist but well drained humus-rich soil. |
| Pests | No major issues. |
| Leaf Description | Rosettes of 4 - 6 oblong toothed bracts just underneath flowers. |
| Flower Description | Clumps of tiny flowers with long sepals. |
| Colour Description | Medium to rich green foliage and stems, and golden yellow flowers. |
| Texture Description | Soft. |
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