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    • Photo of Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni' flower by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni'

    Also Known As

    • Purple Lip Hardy Ground Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-48"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni' plant details

    Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In spring and summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. 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 'Kuchibeni'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 48 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple and white blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, rock garden, showy, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly 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 often called the Chinese ground orchid. 'Kuchibeni' has light pink, cattleya-like flowers in groups of three to seven on stems rising to 18 inches tall. 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.

    Bletilla striata ‘Kuchibeni’ features clumps of lovely white flowers with lavender lips, displayed on tall stalks. Kuchibeni actually means ‘amazing lipstick’ in Japanese. The leaves are broadly ribbed and iris-like. Very hardy and easy to grow.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Plant sends up prolific flowering spikes up to 3’ and covered in beautiful glowing Lilac colored flowers, Bletilla is one of my favorite orchids hands down. Hardiness Zone 6 – 10.

    By: Florida Hill Nursery

    Blooms: spring-summer, light magenta, dark throat outlines/ strap like foliage Zone 6-9. 12"-24", China, part shade-sun, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    A Japanese selection epitomizing the refined nuances of art and beauty all in a little hardy terrestrial orchid. That is so Japanese! No stereotyping but they do have some things well and truly figured out. Kuchibeni is lipstick and the white pleated flower pouch is rimmed in pink.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Two-toned light pink-purple and white flowers tip long arching, wiry stems on this beautiful hardy ground orchid. Medium green pleated lance-shaped leaves look lush in the garden.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni' plant

    How to Grow Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

    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 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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    Bletilla striata 'Alba'

    aka Bletilla hyacinthina 'Alba', Bletilla striata f. gebina, Alba Chinese Ground Orchid, White Chinese Ground Orchid

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 8"-24"

    • mostly sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Bletilla striata 'Alba' flower by Leafari
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