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Dactylorhiza praetermissa
Also Known As
- Southern Marsh Orchid
Plant type
perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid
size
- H: 12"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Dactylorhiza praetermissa plant details
Dactylorhiza praetermissa is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring pink, purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Dactylorhiza praetermissa
- Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
- Plant family: orchidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 12 IN tall
- Flowers: pink, purple and red blooms in spring
- Uses: container plant, naturalizing, showy, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Dactylorhiza praetermissa
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Dactylorhiza praetermissa
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- red
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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aka Dactylorhiza purpurella, Orchis purpurella, Deep Purple Dactylorhiza, Northern Marsh Orchid, Northern Marsh Orchid
Plant Type
Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic, Orchid
Zones
4a-8b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Aquatic, Orchid
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 2"-2'
Width: 2'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 8"-24"
Width: 4"-10"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Keyflower, Marsh Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 10"-15"
Width: 3"-6"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Perennial, Orchid
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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