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Orchidaceae
Elder-flowered orchid
Dactylorhiza sambucina
Also known as sambucus orchid, elderberry orchid, Dactylorhiza sambucina, Dactylorhiza sambucina f. robusta
Native Plants · Orchid · Terrestrial Orchid · Alpine · European Orchid · Rare · Wildflower · Spring Blooming · Pollinator · Specialist Plant · Meadow
The elder-flowered orchid is a stunning European terrestrial orchid that produces beautiful yellow or purple flower spikes in spring, but it is notoriously challenging to cultivate outside its native alpine and sub-alpine meadow habitat. It requires well-drained, calcareous soil, specific mycorrhizal fungi associations, and cool temperatures to thrive. This plant is best suited to experienced gardeners or specialist growers with appropriate outdoor rock garden or alpine meadow conditions.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water thoroughly but ensure excellent drainage; never allow roots to sit in standing water · Every 5-7 days during growing season
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil pH
- 7.5–8
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Spacing
- 8 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flowers
- No
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Albania, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle
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