Bletilla striata (Hyacinth Orchid)
Bletilla striata (Hyacinth Orchid) tall spike with purple flowers rising above long green foliage.
Botanical name: Bletilla striata
Common names: Hyacinth Orchid, Chinese Ground Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae
Origin: Southeastern Asia
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 6-10
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingBletilla striata is a perennial, deciduous orchid of open environments.
It is hardy in gardens from USDA Zones 5 (with protection) to 9.
Bletilla striata (Hyacinth Orchid) magenta purple flowers growing among tall green sword-shaped foliage
Bletilla striata (Hyacinth Orchid) purple flower stalk rising tall amidst many narrow green foliage blades
Bletilla striata (Hyacinth Orchid) purple flower with complex ruffled lip edges and long green leaves
Bletilla striata (Hyacinth Orchid) purple flowers rising above long narrow green leaves near stone slabs
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/bletilla_striata.htm
Loose clusters of pale pink flowers with golden blotch bloom on wiry stems. Broadly ribbed, iris-like leaves. Hardy and easy to grow!
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
10 plants in stock
$39.95