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Orchis papilionacea

 
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Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Orchis (OR-kiss) (Info)
Species: papilionacea (pap-ill-ee-on-uh-SEE-uh) (Info)

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Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness:
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Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

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Bloom Color:
Purple

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Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

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Gardeners' Notes:

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Neutral Baa On Aug 31, 2001, Baa wrote:

Terrestrial orchid from Southern Europe to South West Asia. Has stap like mid green leaves up to 2½ inches long. Bears flower spike 6 inches tall carrying purple to lilac flowers ¾ long.

Flowers April-June

Prefers a slightly acid to slightly alkaline, well drained gritty, fertile soil.

Plant dormant bulbs in the autumn



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