Orchis maculata | Spotted Orchis. Originated in … Europe,Asia minor | Various
Orchis maculata belongs to the plant family ORCHIDACE and Genus Orchis This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Orchis maculata does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Orchis maculata so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Orchis maculata spotted orchis is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The flowers of Orchis maculata have an overpoweringly perfume scented aroma.
Flowers of the plant Orchis maculata have a smell of powerfully scented in the evening and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Perfume | Overpowering
"The Fragrant Garden. A book about sweet scented flowers and leaves", Louise Beebe Wilder, Dover Publications, New York, 1974. Originally published as "The Fragrant Path", Louise Beebe Wilder, 1932, The Macmillan Company.