Early purple orchid
Orchis mascula
The Early Purple Orchid is a terrestrial European orchid that requires well-drained, alkaline grassland conditions and is notoriously difficult to establish outside its native habitat. It thrives in dappled light and needs a specific mycorrhizal fungal relationship in the soil to survive long-term. This plant is best suited to experienced growers who can replicate meadow or woodland-edge conditions.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days During Growing Season • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Never Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Apr 15, 2019 by marcbo (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.