Bletilla striata
Chinese Ground Orchid, Hyacinth Bletilla, Hardy Orchid
Chinese Ground Orchid, Hyacinth Bletilla, Hardy Orchid
Type Perennial
Hardy range 5B to 9B
Height 10" to 18" / 25cm to 45cm
Growth rate Average
Form Irregular or sprawling
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Persistence Evergreen
Hardy range 5B to 9B
Height 10" to 18" / 25cm to 45cm
Growth rate Average
Form Irregular or sprawling
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom Color Lavender
Bloom Time Spring and Summer
Bloom Time Spring and Summer
Environment
This plant will grow in wet soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
This plant will grow in wet soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Green
Culture Notes
Soil should not dry out, as this will cause less flowering on the plant the next season. Mulch deeply when in the northern climates, but dig the bulbs when frost is near and store them inside. Otherwise, a deep mulch will provide protection. With milder winters, plant about 1" deep in the fall; otherwise, plant as soon as possible in the spring. Keep cool and dry once the ribbed leaves have fallen. The rare cultivar, 'Alba', will flower white.
Soil should not dry out, as this will cause less flowering on the plant the next season. Mulch deeply when in the northern climates, but dig the bulbs when frost is near and store them inside. Otherwise, a deep mulch will provide protection. With milder winters, plant about 1" deep in the fall; otherwise, plant as soon as possible in the spring. Keep cool and dry once the ribbed leaves have fallen. The rare cultivar, 'Alba', will flower white.
