Ophrys — 13 species
Botanical species in the genus Ophrys recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Ophrys apifera
Ophrys apifera
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. When well-suited, the plants can multiply rapidly. Grows well in a sunny dry border or on a scree.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys araneola
Ophrys araneola
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys bertolonii
Ophrys bertolonii
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys bombyliflora
Ophrys bombyliflora
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys fusca
Ophrys fusca
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Plants are best grown in the shade. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys holoserica
Ophrys holoserica
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Plants are best grown in a shady position. Grows well in a sunny dry border or on a scree.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys insectifera
Ophrys insectifera
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys iricolor
Ophrys iricolor
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys lutea
Ophrys lutea
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Plants prefer a shady position. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys scolopax
Ophrys scolopax
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils. Their symbiotic relationship with a fungus in the soil allows them to obtain sufficient nutrients and be able to compete successfully with other plants.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys sphegodes
Ophrys sphegodes
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Plants prefer a shady position. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys tenthredinifera
Ophrys tenthredinifera
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Plants prefer a shady position. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils.
Full cultivation guide →Ophrys vernixia
Ophrys vernixia
Family: Orchidaceae
Cultivation
Plants can be grown in a lawn, but the lawn must not be cut until the plants have set seed. Plants prefer a shady position. Orchids are, in general, shallow-rooting plants of well-drained low-fertility soils.
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