Bletilla striata

(Chinese Ground Orchid)



Hardiness Zones:

 5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

Bletilla striata, commonly called Chinese ground orchid, is a terrestrial orchid which produces small, cattleya-like, pinkish-purple flowers (to 1.5” long) in 3-7 flowered racemes atop naked scapes typically rising to 18” tall. Blooms mid to late spring. Each pseudobulb typically produces 3-5, linear, pleated, papery-textured, sword-shaped, pale green leaves (to 12” long). Foliage dies to the ground in winter. Synonymous with Bletilla hyacinthina.  (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

Description

Best grown in organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil in part shade. Some afternoon shade is essential in hot summers. Plant corm-like pseudobulbs to 4” deep in spring. After flowering, continue to provide regular moisture to plants for the remainder of the growing season. May not be reliably winter hardy throughout USDA Zone 5 where a winter mulch is advisable. Will naturalize over time in optimum growing conditions by short rhizomes. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

Chinese Ground Orchid
Botanical Name

Bletilla striata
Container/Amount

1 gallon
Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous
Hardiness Zone

5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Growth Rate

Average
Light Requirements

Part-shade, Shade
Height

36"
Width

18"
Soil Condition

Well-drained
Water Needs

Average, Consistent moisture
Blooming Period

late Spring
Flower Color

pink
Fragrance

No
Foliage Color

green
Deer Resistant

Yes

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