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Bletilla striata 'Innocence'
Also Known As
- Chinese Ground Orchid
- Hardy Orchid
Plant type
perennial, orchid
size
- H: 10"-18"
- W: 12"-48"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Bletilla striata 'Innocence' plant details
Bletilla striata 'Innocence' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bletilla striata 'Innocence'
- Plant type: perennial orchid
- Plant family: orchidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 48 IN - wide, 10 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
- Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata 'Innocence'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
Garden photo gallery of Bletilla striata 'Innocence'
Gardening facts about Bletilla striata 'Innocence' plant
How to Grow Bletilla striata 'Innocence'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Bletilla for your garden
aka Bletia gebina, Bletia striata, Bletilla elegantula, Bletilla gebina, Bletilla hyacinthina, Bletilla hyancinthina, Chinese Ground Orchid, Hardy Ground Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-15"
Width: 36"-48"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Bletilla 'Yokohama', Bletilla striata 'Yokahama, Bletilla x yokohama, Yokohama Hardy Ground Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Chinese Ground Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 14"-16"
Width: 12"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Purple Lip Hardy Ground Orchid
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-48"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
aka Bletilla Chinese Butterfly, Chinese Butterfly Hardy Ground Orchid, YELLOW GROUND ORCHID
Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid
Zones
7b-9b
Size
Height: 20"
Width: 12"
- mostly sun - bright shade
- even moisture
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