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    Gymnadenia conopsea

    Also Known As

    • Fragrant Orchid
    • Hardy Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 24"-30"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Gymnadenia conopsea plant details

    Gymnadenia conopsea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Gymnadenia conopsea

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Gymnadenia conopsea

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blooms: spring, pink-purple, similar in to Dactylorhiza Zone 5-9. 2.5', Europe, China, Japan, sun, moist, humus rich

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Gymnadenia conopsea plant

    How to Grow Gymnadenia conopsea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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