Anacamptis papilionacea — a hard houseplant, prefers full sun light
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Anacamptis papilionacea

Anacamptis Papilionacea

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Anacamptis papilionacea (formerly Orchis papilionacea) is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family Orchidaceae. It is commonly known as the pink butterfly orchid.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Anacamptis
Family
Orchidaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-10
Mature Height
15 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 15 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Blue
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Flower Size
1.52 cm to 2.29 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring
Planting Time
Spring, Summer
Harvest Time
Early summer, Mid summer
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Butterfly orchid en Pink butterfly orchid
PLATES
Anacamptis papilionacea flower
PLATE 01 · flower
Anacamptis papilionacea flower
PLATE 02 · flower
Anacamptis papilionacea habit
PLATE 03 · habit
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