Has anyone had success growing Ophrys apifera from seed?

Moviebabe

I read that wild bee orchid likes a certain kind of moss or fungi which has to penetrate the seed to propagate. We have them growing wild nearby so I'm hopeful. I was thinking of taking some soil from our garden and trying them in that. Any ideas gratefully received. Tk u

Arthur1

I have early purple orchids self seeding in my garden, they grow where they choose. It would be very difficult to get seed as it is dust like. Many orchids need a symbiotic relationship with a fungus. But if it grows locally  and your garden has a suitable site  then it might turn up. Be careful when you are weeding.

Moviebabe

Tks Kate. I'll watch them carefully. 

fidgetbones

You've got to have the right soil. Even buying in plants in pots and putting them in my garden ,meant they died after the first year.