Bletilla striata 'First Kiss'
Also Known As
- First Kiss Hardy Ground Orchid
Plant type
orchid
size
- H: 15"-24"
- W: 12"-36"
planting zones
- 6a-9b
Bletilla striata 'First Kiss' plant details
Bletilla striata 'First Kiss' is a fast-growing deciduous orchid with green foliage. In spring purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bletilla striata 'First Kiss'
- Plant type: orchid
- Plant family: orchidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 15 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring
- Uses: colonizing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata 'First Kiss'
- USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Gardening facts about Bletilla striata 'First Kiss' plant
How to Grow Bletilla striata 'First Kiss'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- purple
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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
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Plant Type
Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Orchid
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 12"-48"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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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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