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Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu'

Urn Orchid

Plant Type:

BULBS

Bletilla striata ‘Murasaki Shikibu’ – ​This marvelous cultivar of Hardy Ground Orchid is lavender with a definite blue tone infused in the flower. The edge of the lip is darker lavender-purple with some spotting on the lip’s central portion. The heart of the flower is honey yellow. Plant ‘Murasaki Shikibu’ in fertile, enriched moisture-retaining soil sited in part sun conditions. Clumping with moderate increase. Once established Bletilla demonstrates some drought tolerance. Established potted orchid by division.


Height:

14-18 in

Colors:

Blue, Lavender Blue

Zone:

(5 protected)6 to 9
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Characteristics and Attributes for Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring / Early Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / into Autumn

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Attributes

  • Border
  • Woodland
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Rock Garden

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Medium

Soil

  • Moist
  • Fertile

Origins

  • China

Propagated By

  • Division