Ground Orchid - Bletilla striata
$4.95
Bletilla striata is a terrestrial plant known as the ‘Chinese Ground Orchid’. Flowers are in shades of purple to lavender-pink and appear on upright stems in early spring.
1 bulb per order, will be dormant between October and March without leaves.
18-20 inch tall stems are topped with a cluster of lily-like flowers that appear to come out of nowhere and bloom in late summer. The foliage appears later and resembles green monkey grass type leaves.
USDA 6-9
More Information
- USDA Hardiness Zone
- 6 through 9
- Bloom Time
- Late Spring
- Bloom Color
- Red
- Mature Height
- 18-24 inches
- Light Requirements
- Full Sun (over 6 hrs)
- Features
- Attracts Pollinators
Pollinator Plant - Gardening Tips
- Fall Planting Bulbs that like well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade
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Bletilla striata is a terrestrial plant known as the ‘Chinese Ground Orchid’. Flowers are in shades of purple to lavender-pink and appear on upright stems in early spring.
1 bulb per order, will be dormant between October and March without leaves.