Zone:  4 - 8
Natural Range:  Europe
Soil:  Moist, humus rich
Light:  Part shade, sun
Attributes:  Deciduous, 12” - 18" tall.  Blooms in spring. Purple flowers in a dense spike.  Large thick green leaves.
Notes:  Dactylorhiza are among the most rewarding and care free orchids both for the orchid collector and the gardener. They will multiply fast when kept moist and not too shady.  Once a plant has settled in it is one of the few that readily self sow seed easily.

Pot Size:  Large Band Pot