orchid
Galearis spectabilis
USDA zones4 to 7
SunHandles partial sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size3 to 9 inches tall3 to 6 inches wide
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Purple-rose and white
- Foliage color
- Green
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Orchid (Galearis spectabilis) is a perennial for shade gardens and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade and average to moist soil. A short stalk rises between two large, glossy, green leaves. It carries up to 15 white and pink to deep lavender flowers. The two upper petals form a hood over each flower, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Foam flower, Woodland phlox, and Western sword fern.
Native range
Eastern and central North America.