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Bletilla striata (Chinese Ground Orchid)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 500999



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Orchidales
Family: Orchidaceae
Genus: Bletilla
Species: Bletilla striata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bulb
  • Deciduous
  • Ground Cover
  • Ornamental
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
  • 7a (to 5 F / -15 C)
  • 7b (to 10 F / -12 C)
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 1 to 1 1/2 feet (30 to 45 cm)
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Flowering Start edit
  • April
Flowering End edit
  • June
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Light
  • Green - Medium
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Container/Patio
  • Bog Garden/Waterside
  • Low Maintenance Garden
  • Shade Garden
  • Wildflower Garden
  • Woodland Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Shade
Soil Types edit
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Bloom Colour edit
  • Pink
  • Violet
  • White
Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Division
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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Contributors For This Plant
Jewell (5504)
  purpleinopp (8118)
Frank (2698)


Gardens Containing This Plant
Jewell's Garden
 margie12u's Garden
 purpleinopp's Garden


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Jewell (5504) wrote on Mar 10 2009
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If roots are protected can take lower temps. It dies back during the winter. The leaves are like a cattleya orchid and they have a tuberlike root. The flowers are approximately and inch or more along a flower stalk. Grows best when slightly crowded. Shows best as a single stalk in a bud vase. My favorite June blooming flower.

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