Dactylorhiza
maculata
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| Dactylorhiza maculata is a hardy ground orchid
native to parts of Europe. This beautiful herbaceous perennial is slowly
multiplying. Now in its third year, each of the two plants has multiple
shoots. It is hoped some day that they will seed in, but the soil here is
quite free draining, so we aren't sure if it will occur. Flowering occurs
in late June into July. The flowers are mauvy-purple and delicate. For us
the foliage is the most important, as it looks good from the time it emerges
until the time it dies down. Slowly, several specialty nurseries are beginning
to carry Dactylorhiza for sale in the United States.
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