Species Orchid, Robust Marsh Orchid, Stately Dactylorhiza

Dactylorhizaelata

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Dactylorhiza (dak-ty-loh-RY-zuh)
Species
elata (el-AH-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Medium Purple
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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