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Marsh Orchid

Dactylorhiza foliosa

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Marsh Orchid (Dactylorhiza foliosa)

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Bloom colours

magenta, violet

What actually matters with this one

It needs damp, unfertilised ground. Any feeding lets grass outgrow it and the orchid disappears within two years.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Never let it dry out
Hardiness
Zones 6-9
Height
60 cm
Flowers
June
Difficulty
moderate

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.