Dactylorhiza fuchsii (Common Spotted-orchid)
Botanical Information
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Dactylorhiza |
| Species | fuchsii |
| Category | Bulbs, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | It is illegal to remove orchids from the wild, they are a CITES protected group. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 5a - 6a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -21 -(-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -5 - 0 |
| Height | 0.5 -1 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Cultivation | One of the easiest species to grow along with D. praetermissa. Plant in full sun in moist but well drained soils. |
| Leaf Description | Narrow lanceolate, often dark-spotted. |
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