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    • Photo of Bletilla striata 'Alba Variegata' flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Bletilla striata 'Alba Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Bletilla striata 'Variegata'
    • Bletilla striata 'Variegata'
    • Bletilla striata 'Variegated' [White flower]
    • Chinese Ground Orchid
    • Variegated Hardy Ground Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Bletilla striata 'Alba Variegata' plant details

    Bletilla striata 'Alba Variegata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial orchid with green, variegated and white foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Adapts to various soil conditions. 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 'Alba Variegata'

    Plant type: perennial orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata 'Alba Variegata'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bletilla striata is an easy terrestrial orchid native to China and Japan. It produces elegant, cattleya-like, white flowers in groups of three to seven on stems rising to 18 inches tall. The leaves are arching, broad and grass-like with an edge of creamy white variegation. Best in part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Bletilla striata ‘Variegata’ features clumps of large, white flowers with subtle, lavender highlights on the lips. The blooms are carried on tall stalks above broadly ribbed, variegated, iris like leaves. This is a rare variety of Chinese Hardy Orchid. Grows almost anywhere but prefers a rich, well-drained soil with adequate moisture. Water during growing season. This is not a plant for the dry shady garden.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Blooms: spring-summer, white/ white striped strap like foliage Zone 6-9. 12"-24", China, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Hardy ground orchid, a another friend passed back and forth across back fences in Portland gardens and beyond. This selection has sweet white flowers and leaves, to 8-12" long, accented by thin white variegation. Best in rich, well-drained soil, out of hot sun with regular garden water. In cold climates, bulbs are best planted 4-6" deep for protection. Frost hardy in USDA zone 6.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Bletilla striata 'Alba Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Bletilla striata 'Alba Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    See other plant types of Bletilla for your garden

    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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