Bletilla Striata

Description

Common Name: Chinese Ground Orchid

 Commonly called Chinese ground orchid, Bletilla Striata is a terrestrial orchid which produces small, pinkish-purple flowers (to 1.5” long) in 3-7 flowered racemes atop naked scapes typically rising to 18” tall. Blooms mid to late spring. Each pseudobulb typically produces 3-5, linear, pleated, papery-textured, sword-shaped, pale green leaves (to 12” long). Foliage dies to the ground in winter. 

Size: #1 Bare Root

Height: 18″ 

Spread: 6-12″

Hardy: 5,6,7,9,10

Sun Exposure: Full Sun – Partial Shade