Acanthophippium lilacinum
Acanthophippium lilacinum is a perennial ornamental orchid in the Orchidaceae family, growing 0.4–0.6 meters tall. It prefers part shade and medium water, thriving in loamy, sandy, or peaty soils within USDA zones 6–9. This orchid blooms with pink and purple flowers in July, August, and September. It attracts pollinators but is not fragrant or toxic, and it is not evergreen.
Light
Partial shade
Watering
Medium water
Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Peaty
Height
0.4–0.6 m
Spread
0.3–0.5 m
Zones
6–9
Flower colors