Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Dactylorhiza (dak-ty-loh-RY-zuh) (Info)
Species: elata (el-AH-tuh) (Info)
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Category:
Bulbs
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Purple
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Deciduous
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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