Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Orchis (OR-kiss) (Info)
Species: graminifolia (gram-in-ee-FOH-lee-uh) (Info)
Category:
Bulbs
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Light Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Violet/Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Deciduous
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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