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    Bletilla striata 'Lips'

    Also Known As

    • Bletilla striata 'Tri Lips'
    • Bletilla striata 'Tri-Lips'
    • Tri-Lips Chinese Ground Orchid
    • Tri-Lips Perennial Ground Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10a

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    Bletilla striata 'Lips' plant details

    Bletilla striata 'Lips' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bletilla striata 'Lips'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: magenta and white blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata 'Lips'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10a
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, humidity and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bletilla striata 'Tri-Lips' is a rare tri-lipped form with ruffled, magenta flowers with contrasting white inside the lips providing a nice colour contrast. Vigorous and easy to grow like the species. The leaves are arching, broad and grass-like. 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.

    Bletilla striata ‘Tri-Lips’ features clumps of small, three-lipped flowers with intense purple and pink tones and ruffled, white throats. The blooms are carried on tall stalks above broadly ribbed, iris-like leaves. Japanese ground orchids are hardy and very easy to grow.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Bletilla striata 'Lips' plant

    How to Grow Bletilla striata 'Lips'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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    Bletilla Yokohama gx

    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
    Photo of Bletilla Yokohama gx flower, foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Bletilla ochracea

    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
    Photo of Bletilla ochracea flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Bletilla striata

    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
    Photo of Bletilla striata flower by Secret Garden Growers
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    Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni'

    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
    Photo of Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni' flower by Little Prince of Oregon
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    Bletilla ochracea 'Chinese Butterfly'

    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
    Photo of Bletilla ochracea 'Chinese Butterfly' flower, foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon
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