Overview

Liparis liliifolia is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Liparis, part of the Orchidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Liparis liliifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ornamental.

About

Liparis liliifolia, known as the brown widelip orchid, lily-leaved twayblade, large twayblade, and mauve sleekwort, is a species of orchid native to eastern Canada and the eastern United States. It can be found in a variety of habitats, such as forests, shrublands, thickets, woodlands, and mountains.

About the genus

Liparis, commonly known as widelip orchids, sphinx orchids or 羊耳蒜属 is a cosmopolitan genus of more than 350 species of orchids in the family Orchidaceae. Plants in this genus are terrestrial, lithophytic or epiphytic herbs with a wide range of forms. The flowers are usually resupinate and small to medium sized, yellow, yellow-green or purplish with spreading sepals and petals.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Liparis

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist

Aspect

North-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Liparis liliifolia size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Ornamental

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Liparis liliifolia

Propagation

Division

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions