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    Bletilla striata 'Soryu'

    Also Known As

    • Bletilla striata 'Blue Dragon'
    • Soryu Chinese Ground Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Bletilla striata 'Soryu' plant details

    Bletilla striata 'Soryu' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bletilla striata 'Soryu'

    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: blue and lavender blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, tropical-looking, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata 'Soryu'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Zn 6. Mauvy-lavender flowers with a bluish cast.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Soryu, meaning blue dragon, is an unlikely blue, a gem for the woodland garden, blooming in late spring/early summer, and loving a rich humus. Mulch for additional hardiness. 15" - 2' T and slowly colonizing. Minimum temperature: -20°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    This new selection is a blue flowered form found in Wakayama prefecture in Japan many years ago that has only recently become available. 'Soryu' means 'Blue Dragon' referring to the lavender-blue colour of the delicate orchid lowers. Propagated from seed but rhizomes have been bloomed and colours confirmed. 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.

    Gardening facts about Bletilla striata 'Soryu' plant

    How to Grow Bletilla striata 'Soryu'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • 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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