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Dactylorhiza praetermissa var. junialis

Also Known As

  • Dactylorhiza pardalina
  • Leopard Spotted Orchid
  • Marsh Orchid

Plant type

perennial, orchid

size

  • H: 8"-12"
  • W: 3"-6"

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Dactylorhiza praetermissa var. junialis plant details

Dactylorhiza praetermissa var. junialis 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 praetermissa var. junialis

Plant type: perennial orchid
Plant family: orchidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dactylorhiza praetermissa var. junialis

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blooms: spring, dark purple, spotted purple foliage, many leaf like bracts Zone 4-9, 12", Europe, part shade-sun, moist.

Gardening facts about Dactylorhiza praetermissa var. junialis plant

How to Grow Dactylorhiza praetermissa var. junialis

  • 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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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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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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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
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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
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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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