Fly Orchid
Ophrys insectifera
- Native to:
- Albania, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Orchidaceae
- Genus:
- Ophrys
- Species:
- Ophrys insectifera
- USDA Symbol:
- OPIN2
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, green, brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- solitary bees, wasps
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- calcareous, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers open, sunny locations with low competition
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Requires mycorrhizal symbiosis for germination; seeds are dust-like and rarely germinate without fungal partner in cultivation.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI