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    • Photo of Bletilla striata ('Shi-ran') flower, foliage by Little Prince of Oregon

    Photo by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Also Known As

    • Bletilla striata 'Shi-ran'
    • Shi-ran Hardy Ground Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 15"-30"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10a

    3" | $18

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    Bletilla striata ('Shi-ran') plant details

    Bletilla striata ('Shi-ran') is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - 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 ('Shi-ran')

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 15 IN - 30 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, tropical-looking, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata ('Shi-ran')

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

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    (Chinese Ground Orchid) Hardy, perennial orchid, 12-18” stems in late spring are topped with pink-lavender orchids; slowly expanding clumps in light shade, morning sun, well drained, organic soil that is moist during growth and bloom. Lovely at woodland edge! USDA Z5-9 3” pot

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Bletilla striata ‘Shi-Ran’ is an easy to grow, deciduous terrestrial Orchid displaying wide, green, pleated, elliptical leaves and upright spikes of blue-purple orchids. 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

    This is a cultivar being exported from Holland. The flower color is a shade darker than typical so that is good. What isn't good is that this is an imposter. One reference we found says the flowers should face upwards, this doesn't but if it did, it would merit clonal naming. "Shi-ran" is simply the Japanese name for Bletilla which would suggest that this was a generic import by the Dutch from Japan. aarrgghh. Every source we have seen that lists this selection has this same plant. All of this said, it is a slightly darker form and not unlike one we grew years ago as 'Rosea' also from Holland.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    From Japan, 'Shi-ran' has fragrant, deep purple orchid blooms in early summer, and pleated leaves from the base. Slowly traveling rhizomes create a pretty colony especially where soils are rich with humus. 30" T x 12 - 15" W Minimum temperature: -10°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Bletilla striata ('Shi-ran') plant

    How to Grow Bletilla striata ('Shi-ran')

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - 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

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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