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Dactylorhiza elata
Robust Marsh Orchid
Origin: Southwest Europe and Northern Africa.
| Family |
| Orchidaceae |
| Genus |
| Dactylorhiza |
| Species |
| elata |
| Category |
| Perennials, Weeds |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 7b - 8a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H5 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -15 to -10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 5 - 14 |
| Height |
| 75 cm |
| Spread |
| 15 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| A spectacular hardy orchid, robust when conditions are optimal. Vibrant showy magenta flowers fill flower spikes atop tall stems. |
| Cultivation |
| Moist well drained soil, neutral to slightly acidic in pH with full sun to partial shade. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Leaf Description |
| Narrow green leaves at the bottom of the stem. |
| Flower Description |
| Clustered large flower spikes of 120 individual flowers, a bright magenta in colour. Markings on the petals and sepals varying in shape and number. |
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