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Dactylorhiza majalis

Also Known As

Broad-leaved Marsh Orchid
Common Marsh Orchid
Fan Orchid
Western Marsh Orchid

Plant type

perennial, aquatic, orchid

size

H: 2"-2'
W: 2'

planting zones

4a-9b

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Dactylorhiza majalis plant details

Dactylorhiza majalis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic orchid with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dactylorhiza majalis

Plant type: perennial aquatic orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 IN - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, mottled leaves, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dactylorhiza majalis

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring, dark purple/ often purple spotted foliage Zone 4-9. 12" Europe, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

By: Keeping it Green Nursery

One of the best in this genus of gorgeous and easy hardy terrestrial orchids. Easy and gorgeous......having just gotten married Mar 20 2011, I would like to state that these characters appeal now only in plants. Nice mottled leaves and rich purple pink flower spikes. Moist soil. Summer dormant.