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    Dactylorhiza aristata

    Also Known As

    • Keyflower
    • Marsh Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 10"-15"
    • W: 3"-6"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Dactylorhiza aristata plant details

    Dactylorhiza aristata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dactylorhiza aristata

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 10 IN - 15 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dactylorhiza aristata

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blooms: spring, purple, green foliage, grows in open moist mossy areas. Zone 5-8. 12", Alaska, Canada, Japan, Russia, sun-part, moist.

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Dactylorhiza aristata plant

    How to Grow Dactylorhiza aristata

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Dactylorhiza praetermissa

    aka Southern Marsh Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 24"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dactylorhiza praetermissa flower by Keeping it Green Nursery
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    Dactylorhiza purpurella (spotted leaf)

    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
    Photo of Dactylorhiza purpurella (spotted leaf) by Edelweiss Perennials
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    Dactylorhiza majalis

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

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Aquatic, Orchid

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2"-2'

    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dactylorhiza majalis flower, naturalizing by Hans Hillewaert
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    Dactylorhiza fuchsii

    aka Common Spotted Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Orchid

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"-24"

    Width: 4"-10"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Dactylorhiza fuchsii flower by Far Reaches Farm
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    Dactylorhiza elata

    aka Marsh Orchid, Stately Dactylorhiza

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Orchid

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dactylorhiza elata flower by Johan N
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