Bletilla striata (Hyacinth Orchid)

Bletilla striata (Hyacinth Orchid) close up with vivid purple flower buds and open flower.

Botanical name: Bletilla striata

Common names: Hyacinth Orchid, Chinese Ground Orchid

Family: Orchidaceae

Origin: Southeastern Asia

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterWhite, off-white flowersPink flowersSubtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Bletilla 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 flower stems rising from lush green lanceolate leaves
Bletilla striata (Hyacinth Orchid) purple flower close up among thin green leaves in a cluster
Bletilla striata (Hyacinth Orchid) close up with vivid purple flower petals and frilly center
Bletilla striata (Hyacinth Orchid) purple flower plant growing in a lush green cluster


Link to this plant:
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Bletilla striata x formosana Kate - Yokohama Ground orchid

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
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
3 plants in stock
$39.95