Adam & Eve Orchid Bare-Root Plant - Aplectrum hyemale - Unique Pleated Leaves, Native to Eastern U.S.A. & Canada

Discover the unique beauty of the Adam & Eva Orchid, also known as Putty Root, a magnificent native plant found throughout the wooded slopes and ravines of the eastern U.S.A. and Canada. This bare-root plant offers gardeners a chance to cultivate a rare orchid that thrives in partial shade, featuring stunning pleated leaves and beautiful flowers. When you order, you'll receive two bare-root plants ready to flourish in your garden.

• Native to the eastern U.S.A. and Canada
• Unique pleated leaves with striking silvery-white and green stripes
• Forms large colonies through underground corms
• Flowers in late May or early June
• Thrives in partial shade or dappled sunlight
• Ideal for woodland gardens and naturalistic landscapes
• Attracts unique pollinators like sweat bees

Common Name: Adam & Eve Orchid / Putty Root
Scientific Name: Aplectrum hyemale
Sunlight: Partial shade / Dappled sunlight
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
Soil: Well-drained, rich in organic matter
Hardiness Zones: 4 to 8
Growth Habit: Grows up to 12 inches tall with leaves up to 8 inches long
Format: Bare-root (2 plants)