Attract pollinators and add vibrant beauty to your garden with the Butterfly Orchid Purple, a stunning heirloom variety known for its rich purple blooms resembling delicate butterflies. Naturally non-GMO and easy to grow, this plant thrives in borders, containers, and home gardens, making it an excellent choice for eco-friendly gardeners who wish to support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators while enjoying long-lasting floral beauty.
Features & Specifications
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Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Flower Color: Deep purple, butterfly-shaped blooms
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Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects
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Growth Habit: Upright, compact form
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Height: 12 – 24 inches
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Bloom Season: Spring through summer
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Uses: Borders, containers, garden beds, pollinator gardens
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Seed Quality: Heirloom, Non-GMO, high germination rate
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Sowing Time: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors after frost risk has passed.
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
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Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: 10 – 12 inches apart.
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Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; moderate watering once established.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms; provide support if needed for upright growth.