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Early Spider-orchid
Ophrys sphegodes
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A small terrestrial orchid with distinctive dark velvety flowers that mimic female wasps to attract male pollinators. It grows close to the ground and requires careful cultivation, preferring dry Mediterranean conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 9bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Spring
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Mediterranean and central Europe
Function & Care
wildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation