Orchid, Common Spotted Orchid, Fuchs' Dactylorhiza

Dactylorhizafuchsii

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dactylorhiza (dak-ty-loh-RY-zuh)
Species
fuchsii (FEW-shee-eye)
Synonym
Dactylorchis fuchsii
Dactylorhiza andoeyana
Dactylorhiza longibracteata
Dactylorhiza meyeri
Orchis fuchsii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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negative
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