Pronunciation: dak-ty-loh-RY-zuh mak-yoo-LAH-ta
Family: Orchidaceae
Common Name: Heath Spotted Orchid, Moorland Spotted Orchid
Plant Type:
Height to: 24"
Width to: 6"
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- -10 to -20ºF ZONE 5
- 0 to -10ºF ZONE 6
- 10 to 0ºF ZONE 7
- 20 to 10ºF ZONE 8
Bloom Description: Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) bears white, rose pink, red, or mauve flowers
Bloom Season:
- mid spring
- late spring
- early summer
- mid summer
- late summer
Sun Exposure:
Soil Type: Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) prefers moist but well drained, humus rich, leafy soil
Pests and Diseases: Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) is rarely bothered by pests and diseases
Propagation: divide Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) in early spring
Winter Sowing Zones: zone 5-8
Native to: Europe, N. Africa
Notes: Heath Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) is terrestrial orchid. Source: The American Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants Pin It
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 30 to 45 days ZONE 5
- 45 to 60 days ZONE 6
- 60 to 90 days ZONE 7
- 90 to 120 days ZONE 8
Submitted by: Pectiwiccan
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