Habitats where early purple orchid (Orchis mascula) grows:
| Habitat | NVC communities | Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Limestone pavement | NVC → | Sites → |
| Lowland mixed oak and ash wood | NVC → | Sites → |
| Mountain ledge | NVC → | Sites → |
| Northern hay meadow | NVC → | Sites → |
| Upland calcareous grassland | NVC → | Sites → |
| Upland mixed ash wood | NVC → | Sites → |