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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 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 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 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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