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    Dactylorhiza purpurella (plain leaf)

    Plant type

    perennial, aquatic

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8b

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    Dactylorhiza purpurella (plain leaf) plant details

    Dactylorhiza purpurella (plain leaf) is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer magenta and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and standing water - even moisture water. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Dactylorhiza purpurella (plain leaf)

    Plant type: perennial aquatic
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in summer
    Uses: bog garden, container plant, summer dormant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Dactylorhiza purpurella (plain leaf)

    USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: standing water - even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of the easiest and rewarding terrestrial orchids. Their flowers are all purple veined, the base color can range from white to bright pink-purple. Leaves vary, this bunch here has none or are just a few spots. They'll take quite a bit of sun if enough moisture is available. A simple way to make a mini bog is to bury a piece of plastic 12-18" deep, the edges curving up to about 2" below the surface. Planted in this, they'll actually seed and grow into colonies.

    By: Edelweiss Perennials

    Gardening facts about Dactylorhiza purpurella (plain leaf) plant

    How to Grow Dactylorhiza purpurella (plain leaf)

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • standing water - even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • magenta

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • 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 aristata

    aka Keyflower, Marsh Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Orchid

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 10"-15"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Dactylorhiza aristata flower, foliage, form by Σ64
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