Adam and Eve - Aplectrum hyemale

Phonetic: a-PLEK-trum hy-EH-may-lee

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A unique native orchid, Adam and Eve can be found throughout the eastern U.S. and Canada. It can form large groupings as it spreads readily in forested, part sun and part shade conditions via corm and rhizome. Several yellow and purple blooms are produced from a single stalk in late Spring to early Summer.

• Native Region: BONAP Map
• BONAP Map Key Color Guide: Map Color Key
• Sun Exposure: Part Shade, Shade
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Bloom Time: May, June
• Soil Type: Moist
• Mature Plant Size: 1-2'H, 8"-1'W
• Plant Spacing: <12"
  
• Attracts: Sweat Bees (hypothesized)
  
• Landscape Uses: Cottage gardens, Rain garden, Woodland Garden
• Companion Plants: Trout Lily, Wild Ginger, Trilliums