Chloraea magellanica
Botanical Information
Family | Orchidaceae |
Genus | Chloraea |
Species | magellanica |
Category | Bulbs |
Origin | South America. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 35 cm |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright. |
Cultivation | Full sun to partial-shade in well-drained and moist soil. |
Habitat | Meadows and mountains. |
Leaf Description | The stems are 20 - 50 cm, robust and erect. Basal leaves that are upright, strongly channelled and lanceolate. |
Flower Description | The flowers are loosely borne, 5 to a spike, 7 cm wide with a network pattern of veins. |
Colour Description | The leaves are green while the flowers are whitish-green with prominent green veins. |