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    Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes'

    Also Known As

    • Bletilla striata 'Yellow Stripe'
    • Bletilla striata 'Yellow Striped'
    • Chinese Ground Orchid
    • Gotemba Stripes Hardy Orchid
    • Yellow Striped Chinese Ground Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes' plant details

    Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes' is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with gold, green and variegated foliage. In spring and summer magenta and purple flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features grassy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture 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 'Gotemba Stripes'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or evergreen gold, green and variegated
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, rare, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    From the margins of woods and cool mountain slopes of China and Japan, this is a rare selection with very unique cream, yellow, and green pleated leaves. The delicate and exotic flower is pink to violet-purple, showing itself in late spring for 3-4 weeks!

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    This selection has spectacular broad, arching, grass-like leaves striped with rich gold. The foliage is the perfect foil for the rich magenta flowers. This easy terrestrial orchid is native to China and Japan. Best in part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes' plant

    How to Grow Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • gold
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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