Overview

Corallorhiza trifida is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Corallorhiza, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Corallorhiza trifida grows best in full shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include woodland garden and wildflower meadow.

About

Corallorhiza trifida is a bushy, deciduous orchid cultivar suited to shaded, north-facing, and sheltered locations. It thrives in moist but well-drained loam soil with an acidic pH, typical of woodland garden or wildflower meadow settings. Hardy to UK zone H5, it prefers fertile, well-drained soil and is best propagated by division in early spring. This cultivar is notable for its interest during the spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Corallorhiza, the coralroot, is a genus of flowering plants in the orchid family. Except for the circumboreal C. trifida, the genus is restricted to North America.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Corallorhiza

Sunlight

Full shade

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Corallorhiza trifida size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Woodland garden, wildflower meadow

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Corallorhiza trifida

Propagation

Divide in early spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions