How to Grow and Care for Ant

Pyramidal orchid is a perennial flowering plant native to grasslands and other open habitats of southwestern Eurasia. It has characteristic conic or pyramid-shaped inflorescence which is purple, pink, or, rarely, white. The flowers have evolved to be pollinated by moths and butterflies exclusively.

Native to Europe, green-winged orchid is a member of the orchid family that produces purple flowers. It does not produce nectar but is pollinated by bees. This plant is considered to be threatened and is protected in Ireland.

Pink butterfly orchid has one of those excellently descriptive names since a) it's pink, b) it's an orchid, and c) its elegant spring flowers look like butterflies. In fact, the Latin name papilionacea also means "butterfly". You can find pink butterfly orchid in the wild in dry scrublands on limestone soils. Look for the elegantly patterned purple flowers.

Loose-flowered orchid is a tall orchid that is at risk of habitat loss. Loose-flowered orchid can be mistaken for the smaller and more compact Early Purple Orchid. It is the County Flower for the Isle of Wight in the UK. Occasionally it produces flowers that bloom upside down.

Bug orchid is a herbaceous perennial orchid often seen in olive groves and orchards. This sun lover is noted for the red spots on the lips of its blooms. Bug orchid obtains its name for its unpleasant scent and the flowers that aesthetically resemble a beetle.