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Dactylorhiza foliosa
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Madeiran orchidPerennialFamily: Orchidaceae
- Height: 75cmSpread: 30cm
- Hardy
Flower colour:
Purple
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Soil
Boggy / Clay / Heavy / Moist
The Madeiran orchid, Dactylorhiza foliosa is an easy-to-grow, rarely available plant native to the Portugese island of Madeira. It bears large spikes of purple flowers with dotted, darker lips. It looks fantastic when planted en masse among grasses or in informal borders.
Dactylorhiza foliosa thrives throughout Britain as far as northern Scotland, and grows best in full sun and damp soil. If happy, plants will form dense clumps after several years and may be divided in autumn. Learn more in our spotted orchid grow guide.
Explore other spotted orchid varieties:
- Dactylorhiza
- Dactylorhiza x braunii
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Dactylorhiza ‘Foliosa’ and wildlife
Dactylorhiza ‘Foliosa’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Dactylorhiza ‘Foliosa’ poisonous?
Dactylorhiza ‘Foliosa’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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