Anacamptis pyramidalis, the pyramidal orchid 1 bulb

Anacamptis pyramidalis, the pyramidal orchid is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Anacamptis of the family Orchidaceae.
The scientific name Anacamptis derives from Greek ανακάμτειν 'anakamptein' meaning 'bend forward', while the Latin name pyramidalis refers to the pyramidal form of the inflorescence.

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This hardy plant reaches on average 10–25 centimetres (3.9–9.8 in) of height, with a maximum of 60 centimetres (24 in).
The stem is erect and unbranched. The basal leaves are linear-lanceolate with parallel venation, up to 25 centimetres (9.8 in) long, the cauline ones are shorter and barely visible on the stem.
The arrangement of hermaphroditic flowers in a compact pyramidal shape is very distinctive and gives the orchid its common name.
The colour of the flower varies from pink to purple, or rarely white, and the scent is described as "foxy".
The flowers have six tepals, being three small sepals and three petals. Two small petals are on the sides, while the third and lower (labellum) is large and trilobate.
At the back of the flower there is a tubular spur of about 1.5 centimetres (0.59 in) long, while the labellum bears two lateral small flaps.
The flowering period extends from April through July.

Anacamptis pyramidalis requires a sunny spot on diverse soils: loamy or clay.
It can even grow on very alkaline soil. It can be found on meadows, in grassland, sand dunes, maquis as well as dry and well exposed slopes, at an altitude of 0–1,600 metres or more (0–5,250 ft approx.) above sea level.

how to plant:
Dig holes with your fingers or a small trowel. The holes should be 3 to 4 inches deep and 2 to 3 inches wide. Space the holes 12 inches apart.

Place a bulb into each hole and lightly pack the soil around the bulbs. Gently tap down on the soil to ensure that no air pockets remain around the bulb. Water thoroughly and plan to water whenever the soil dries out. When the bulbs begin to sprout and grow, mist them every day or two with a water bottle.

Fertilize every two months during the growing season with a liquid plant fertilizer that is at half strength.

In the UK, Anacamptis pyramidalis is one of the most successful orchid species.

This orchid is native to southwestern Eurasia, from western Europe through the Mediterranean region eastwards to Iran.

The flowers are pollinated by butterflies and moths.
To ensure fertilization, their morphology is well adapted to the proboscis of Lepidoptera, especially Euphydryas, Melanargia, Melitaea, Pieris and Zygaena species.
The mechanism by which its pairs of pollinia attach themselves to an insect's proboscis was discovered by Charles Darwin and described in his book on the Fertilisation of Orchids.

Anacamptis pyramidalis has been suggested to form mycorrhizal relationships with Rhizoctonia, Fusarium and Papulaspora species.