Dactylorhiza fuchsii (Common Spotted-orchid)


Botanical Information

FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusDactylorhiza
Speciesfuchsii
CategoryBulbs, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginIt is illegal to remove orchids from the wild, they are a CITES protected group.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5a - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH6 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-21 -(-18)
Temperature (°F)-5 - 0
Height0.5 -1 m
Spread0.1 - 0.5 m
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

CultivationOne of the easiest species to grow along with D. praetermissa. Plant in full sun in moist but well drained soils.
Leaf DescriptionNarrow lanceolate, often dark-spotted.

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