Dactylorhiza majalis

Dactylorhiza majalis, the broad-leaved marsh orchid, is a terrestrial Eurasian orchid.Subspecies include: western marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis subsp. occidentalis), southern marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis subsp. praetermissa), Hebridean marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis subsp. ebudensis), and narrow-leaved marsh orchid (Dactylorhiza majalis subsp. traunsteinerioides).The broad-leaved marsh orchid grows mainly in nitrogen-poor marsh areas that consist of several plant communities. More rarely, it is found in fens. Its flowering period begins at lower elevations as early as the beginning of May and ends in higher elevations at the end of July. The lowest blossoms usually open even before the stem has reached its full height.

Characteristics

Plant Type

Herb

Life Cycle

Perennial

Genus

Dactylorhiza

Family

Orchidaceae

Hardiness Zone

5-8

Mature Height

15 cm to 46 cm

Mature Spread

25 cm

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Leaf Type

Deciduous

Flower Color

Pink, White, Purple, Red, Mauve

Flower Size

2.03 cm to 3.05 cm

Bloom Time

Late spring, Early summer

Planting Time

Spring, Autumn

Harvest Time

Mid summer

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Common Names (6)