Species Orchid, Early Purple Orchid, Spotted Dactylorhiza

Dactylorhizamaculata

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dactylorhiza (dak-ty-loh-RY-zuh)
Species
maculata (mak-yuh-LAH-tuh)
Synonym
Dactylorchis maculata
Orchis maculata
Orchis biermannii
Orchis calvellii
Orchis comosa
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Saint Louis, Missouri

Durham, Oregon

King City, Oregon

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Tigard, OR (Zone 8a) | May 2011 | positive

I have a Dactylorhiza but am not sure of the species. I believe that it is this one and I have another species as well. They have reseede...Read More

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