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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

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    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

    Bletilla striata ‘Innocence’ features clumps of extra large, white flowers with a lavender highlight on the lip, displayed on tall stalks. Broadly ribbed, iris-like leaves. Hardy and easy to grow.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    White to nearly white orchid flowers with a touch of lavender, and pleated lance-shaped leaves: a demure beauty; lightly colonizing depending upon conditions. 2'T Minimum temperature: -10°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    This is a good vigorous selection with white flowers hazed in lavender on the lip. This is a nice subtle variation that the keen-eyed plant nerd picks right up on. Hardy to Zone 6 and maybe lower with mulch. We know of them being grown in Iowa.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    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

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Texture

      • grassy

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