Species Orchid, Early Purple Orchid, Male Orchis
Orchismascula

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Orchis (OR-kiss)
Species: mascula (MASK-oo-luh)

Synonym:Androrchis mascula

Synonym:Orchis cochleata

Synonym:Orchis compressiflora

Synonym:Orchis obtusa

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting