Chinese Ground Orchid
Chinese Ground Orchid
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Bletilla striata
Hardy Orchid
12
–
18 inches
6
–
12 inches
East Asia
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Evergreen
Flowering
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About This Plant
Partial shade; evergreen. Best in a woodland setting, especially under deciduous trees where it can get a bit of sun in winter. Sword-like leaves resemble iris or cast-iron plant. Purple flowers appear in mid-spring, and may last up to ten weeks.
Chinese ground orchid is an old-fashioned garden favorite; once established, it’s carefree, freeze-tolerant and drought-hardy.
Maintenance
Ground orchid prefers well-drained moist soil; if you’re in heavy clay, be sure to mix in compost to allow the roots some oxygen when wet. As long as it’s kept mulched in shade, it’s quite drought hardy; it just grows more slowly.
Features
Plant Type:
Perennial
Size:
12-18" H, 6-12" W
Sunlight Requirements:
Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Sandy, Well drained
Wildlife:
Flower Color:
Pink, Purple
Bloom Time:
April, May
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
No
This plant goes well with
Aspidistra elatior
Ulmus crassifolia
Chitalpa X tashkentensis
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