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    • Photo of Bletilla Yokohama gx flower, foliage, form by Little Prince of Oregon

    Photo by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Buy Bletilla Yokohama gx

    Also Known As

    • Bletilla 'Yokohama'
    • Bletilla striata 'Yokahama
    • Bletilla x yokohama
    • Yokohama Hardy Ground Orchid

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber, orchid

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    3.5" | $21

    Ships USPS, based on weight/location

    Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

    4x5" | $21

    Ships USPS, based on weight/location

    Fewer than 20 at Secret Garden Growers

    4" pot | $23

    Ships UPS, flat charge based on order total

    30 at Gossler Farms

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    Bletilla Yokohama gx plant details

    Bletilla Yokohama gx is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid with green foliage. In summer purple and white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular 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 Yokohama gx

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or orchid
    Plant family: orchidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple and white blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, rare, showy, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bletilla Yokohama gx

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    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

    Has lovely rich lavender pink flowers. The long tapered leaves are pleated and dark green all summer. 4” pot $ 22.00

    By: Gossler Farms

    This delightful hardy ground orchid features beautiful ultra- violet pink blooms borne in clusters on 1-2' stems, dancing above the deciduous foliage, from June through July. Spreads 2-3'. Part shade to shade, well-drained soil, USDA zone 6.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Pale lilac petals and sepals, throat yellow with lilac markings. Makes a nice clump in only a few years.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Zn 6. Light pink flowers with a darker pink lip.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    A prolific and long-bloomer, Yokohama's violet flowers have a distinctive, slightly ruffled purple lip. Pleated light green lance-shaped leaves rise from the base and you'll find the plant lightly colonizing depending upon conditions. Hardy, despite looking exotic!.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Bletilla Yokohama gx plant

    How to Grow Bletilla Yokohama gx

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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