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Chinese Ground Orchid

Bletilla Striata

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Overview

Bletilla striata, commonly called Chinese Ground Orchid, is a hardy terrestrial orchid admired for its elegant, pleated leaves and vibrant spring blooms. Thriving in USDA zones 5-9, it prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, reaching up to 15-24 inches in height. Clusters of purple-pink flowers, resembling small Cattleyas, make it a standout in woodland gardens. Plant in groups for a charming, naturalized effect. Protect from heavy frost.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 5–9Type Bulb
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — particularly during winter dormancy.<br><br>For the landscape design; is a hardy terrestrial orchid admired for its
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — Plant in groups for a charming, naturalized effectChinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — making it an ideal choice for border plantings or as an accent in a shaded perennial bed, image 95Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — pink flowers in the gardenChinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — take care to avoid waterlogged soilChinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — it is best to account for the plant's clumping tendency and moderate growth habitChinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — Each flower spike can boast up to 12 blossoms+103

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Mature height
12–14 Inches

Classification

Type
Bulb
Family
Orchidaceae

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Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — particularly during winter dormancy.<br><br>For the landscape design; is a hardy terrestrial orchid admired for its
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — Plant in groups for a charming, naturalized effect
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — making it an ideal choice for border plantings or as an accent in a shaded perennial bed, image 95
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — pink flowers in the garden
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — take care to avoid waterlogged soil
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — it is best to account for the plant's clumping tendency and moderate growth habit
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — Each flower spike can boast up to 12 blossoms
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — The Chinese Ground Orchid's resilient nature is coupled with low maintenance
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — Thriving in USDA zones 5-9
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — reaching up to 15-24 inches in height; each flower spike can boast up to 12 blossoms, image 87
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — is a hardy terrestrial orchid that adds an exotic flair to any garden; reaching up to 15-24 inches in, image 63
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — ruffled blooms ranging from pale lavender to rich violet hues that emerge amid its slender; measuring, image 64
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — ruffled blooms ranging from pale lavender to rich violet hues that emerge amid its slender
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — blade-like leaves in the spring; particularly during winter dormancy.<br><br>For the landscape design, image 65
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — bulb for half or shade; requiring minimal care beyond the occasional watering and light fertilization during the
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — is a hardy terrestrial orchid that adds an exotic flair to any garden; reaching up to 15-24 inches in, image 90
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — The Chinese Ground Orchid's resilient nature is coupled with low maintenance, image 50
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — Each flower spike can boast up to 12 blossoms; bulb for half or shade, image 93
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — pleated leaves and vibrant spring blooms; with consistent moisture bestowing ideal conditions - however
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — reaching up to 15-24 inches in height
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — take care to avoid waterlogged soil; plant in clusters for a visually stunning impact, with spacing of, image 100
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — measuring around 1 to 1.5 inches across
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — making it an ideal choice for border plantings or as an accent in a shaded perennial bed, image 41
Chinese Ground Orchid (Bletilla Striata) — is a hardy terrestrial orchid that adds an exotic flair to any garden
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