Dactylorhiza praetermissa x foliosa (Marsh Orchid) Expedition Donation Notes: Bright orange-red and pink

Notes:  Bright orange-red and pink fall foliage

Notes:  First introduced in the 1990s

Notes:  From our 2013 collections

Notes:  Introduced in 1980 but is still quite hard to find

Zone:  7 - 9

Dactylorhiza praetermissa x foliosa (Marsh Orchid) Expedition Donation Notes: Bright orange-red and pinkZone: 4 8 Natural Range: Europe Soil: Moist, humus rich Light: Part shade, sun Attributes: Deciduous, 12 18" tall. Blooms in spring. Purple flowers in a dense spike. Large thick green leaves often with deep purple spotting. Notes: Dactylorhiza are among the most rewarding and care free orchids both for the orchid collector and the gardener. They will multiply fast when kept moist and not too shady. Once a plant has settled in it is one of the few that