Species Orchid, Lady Orchid, Purple Orchis
Orchispurpurea

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Orchis (OR-kiss)
Species: purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)

Synonym:Orchis fusca

Synonym:Orchis fuscata

Synonym:Orchis jacquinii

Synonym:Orchis maxima

Synonym:Orchis moravica

Category

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
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting