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Bletilla striata [solid rose/purple]
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 24"
- W: 24"
planting zones
- 5a-9a
Bletilla striata [solid rose/purple] plant details
Bletilla striata [solid rose/purple] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer magenta flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Bletilla striata [solid rose/purple]
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: orchidaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
- Flowers: magenta blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming
GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata [solid rose/purple]
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9a
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Bletilla striata [solid rose/purple]
By: H. Zell
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Bletilla striata [solid rose/purple] plant
How to Grow Bletilla striata [solid rose/purple]
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- magenta
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- grassy
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Bletilla for your garden
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
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
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
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
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
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