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    Bletilla formosana

    Also Known As

    • Taiwanese Ground Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 8"-12"

    planting zones

    • 4a-7b

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    Bletilla formosana plant details

    Bletilla formosana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring and summer pink, red and yellow 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 formosana

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

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla formosana

    USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This easy terrestrial orchid is native to Taiwan. It produces elegant, cattleya-like, light pink flowers with lips marked with deep yellow and red spots. The flowers are held in groups of three to seven on stems rising to 12 inches. The leaves are arching, broad and grass-like. Best in part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Bletilla formosana plant

    How to Grow Bletilla formosana

    • 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

      • pink
      • red
      • yellow

    • 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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