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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

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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.

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

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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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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