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    • Photo of Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu' flower by Keeping it Green Nursery

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    Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu'

    Also Known As

    • Murasaki Shikibu Hardy Ground Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu' plant details

    Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, rock garden, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This ground orchid is a pretty shade of lavender pink. Very hardy and easy to grow in shade with hostas, ferns, etc.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Blooms: spring-summer, blue/ strap like foliage Zone 6-9. 12"-24", China, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu' plant

    How to Grow Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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