Chinese Ground Orchid
Bletilla striata
An elegant, easy-to-grow terrestrial orchid with stunning magenta blooms.
- Plant Type
- Succulents
- Width
- 3-5 Ft.
- Height
- 4-6 Ft.
- USDA hardiness zone
- 10 - 11
- Sun requirements
- Part Shade
- Design image count
- 1
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Bletilla striata is a hardy terrestrial orchid forming slowly spreading clumps of upright, pleated, sword-shaped leaves. Reaching up to 18 inches tall, it produces elegant racemes of cattleya-like, magenta-pink flowers in late spring. This resilient perennial thrives in organically rich, well-drained soil and prefers part shade, making it ideal for woodland borders, rock gardens, or containers. Its textured foliage remains attractive until frost, adding unique structure to the landscape.