Category / Dactylorhiza - Marsh Orchids

Dactylorhiza (Marsh Orchids) are deciduous terrestrial orchids boasting lance-shaped leaves, sometimes spotted with burgundy, and showy terminal spikes crowded with purple, pink or white flowers in spring and summer. Because of their…

Dactylorhiza elata (Robust Marsh Orchid) is a tuberous terrestrial orchid boasting flamboyant spikes, 8 in. long (20 cm), crowded with reddish-purple flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm). Blooming from late spring to…

Dactylorhiza foliosa (Madeira Orchid) is a tuberous terrestrial orchid boasting flamboyant spikes, 5 in. long (12 cm), crowded with bright rosy-purple flowers, 1 in. across (2.5 cm), with contrasting speckles on the…

Dactylorhiza fuchsii (Common Spotted Orchid) is a tuberous terrestrial orchid boasting showy spikes crowded with up to 20-70 purple, pink or white flowers. The petals are decorated with beautiful patterns of dark-red…

Dactylorhiza maculata (Heath Spotted Orchid) is a tuberous terrestrial orchid boasting showy spikes, 2-4 in. long (5-10 cm), crowded with white, pink, pale purple, or purplish red flowers. The petals are decorated…

Dactylorhiza majalis (Western Marsh Orchid) is a tuberous terrestrial orchid boasting beautiful spikes densely packed with up to 50 purple flowers with white markings. Blooming from late spring to mid-summer, they are…

Dactylorhiza purpurella (Northern Marsh Orchid) is a tuberous terrestrial orchid boasting showy spikes, often with a flattened top, and crowded with deep rich magenta flowers. The petals are decorated with beautiful patterns…