Dactylorhiza elata . orchis Dactylorhiza elata . orchis is a deciduous tuberous plant of the orchidaceae family. The green stems are erect and hollow and bears green oblong leaves with parallel veins. The inflorescence is a dense spike where 50 to 100 hermaphrodite purple flowers are placed. It blooms between late spring and early summer. The fruit is a capsule with flat seeds. Datasheet Common NameRobust marsh orchid Botanical nameDactylorhiza elata . orchis FamilyOrchidaceae Life CyclePerennialFoliageDeciduousBasic Colourpurple, violetHeight20 -> 50 cmHabitatMeadows, WoodlandsAltitude2000 mBloom TimeMay, JulyPlant TypeHerb, TuberousFruit TypeCapsuledifferent tolerancesTell usUsed PartsTell us Plant UsesTell us Active substancesTell us USDA Zone4 (-35), 5 (-29), 6 (-23), 7 (-17), 8 (-12), 9 (-7), Sun Exposurefull sunSoil pHAcidic, Alkaline, NeutralSoil MoistureDry, MoistSoil Type Clayey, Peaty, StonyPropagationby seeds / by sowing, by Cuttings, Self sowsGerminationTell us Pests/ DiseasesTell us Open Next Page To See More Photos. Dactylorhiza elata . orchis Dactylorhiza elata . orchis