heath spotted orchid
Dactylorhiza maculata
USDA zones5 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Heath spotted orchid (Dactylorhiza maculata) is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and wide. Flowers appear in spring and again in summer.
Pairs well with Balloon flower, Grape hyacinth, and Japanese maple.