Anacamptis pyramidalis (Pyramidal orchid)
Botanical Information
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Anacamptis |
| Species | pyramidalis |
| Synonyms | Dactylorhiza pyramidalis |
| Category | Bulbs, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to southwestern Eurasia, spanning from the west of Europe towards the Mediterranean just east of Iran. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6a - 6b |
| 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 | 10 - 60 cm |
| Flowering Period | June |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Erect and upright. |
| Landscape | Ornamental uses and rock gardens. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soil that has a pH of alkaline. Prefers loamy or clay. |
| Habitat | Meadows or dry and exposed slopes are ideal for growth. |
| Leaf Description | Basal leaves that are linear-lanceolate with parallel venation and 25 cm long. Cauline leaves are shorter and barely visible on the stem. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are compact, pyramidal shape and has a scent that is described as "foxy". The flowers have 6 tepals (3 small sepals and 3 petals). |
| Colour Description | The leaves are green. The flowers are pinkish-purple but sometimes (rarely) white. |
Photographs
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.