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Bletilla striata
Urn Orchid
Plant Type:
BULBSBletilla striata – Beautiful spring to early summer violet-purple orchid flowers on the Urn Orchid on strong, wiry stems erupt over the very handsome and bold pleated blades. The foliage remains clean and green throughout the growing season providing excellent aesthetic contrast to other garden compatriots. Site in afternoon shade planted in fertile moisture retaining soil to which organic matter has been added. Once established Bletilla demonstrates some drought tolerance. In the north be certain to plant Bletilla striata at least 4 inches deep. Clumping with moderate increase. An organic mulch will be beneficial. Established pot grown division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Bletilla striata
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Attributes
- Rock Garden
- Border
- Container
- Woodland
- Drought Tolerant
- Specimen
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Slow
Soil
- Draining
- Fertile
- Humus Laden
- Organic
Origins
- Korea
- China
- Japan
Propagated By
- Division