Lady orchid
Orchis purpurea
Lady orchid is a stunning terrestrial European orchid that produces tall spikes of deep purple and pink flowers in late spring, best grown in alkaline, well-drained grassland or chalk garden conditions. It has a mycorrhizal dependency making it extremely difficult to cultivate outside its native habitat, and it resents disturbance or transplanting. This plant is best appreciated in specialist wildflower or chalk downland restorations rather than conventional home gardens.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days During Growing Season • Water Moderately; Ensure Excellent Drainage And Never Allow Roots To Sit In Standing Water
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 16, 2018 by Laureline Petit-Bagnard (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.