Chinese ground orchid - Bletilla striata

Gain a deeper appreciation for the Bletilla striata, also referred to as the Hardy Ground Orchid. Appreciate the stunning flowers on compact, low-maintenance plants suitable for a range of conditions, from warm and humid to mildly chilly. This exceptional orchid will enhance the aesthetics of your garden.

Bletilla striata is a hardy and very easy-to-grow terrestrial orchid with upright, heavily textured, iris-like, 18" long x 3" wide green leaves and forms a slowly spreading clump. In early spring, stalks to 30" tall of very small lavender, cattleya orchid-like flowers with a dark purple lip are held atop the foliage. The rhizomes spread slowly and eventually form a nice mass. Bletilla striata grows best in moist-to-damp soils in 1-6 hours of sun. While they may grow in shade, flowering will be sparse if at all.