Bletilla ochracea
Bletilla ochracea is a rare species of terrestrial orchid from Japan that produces elegant, cattleya-like, yellow flowers with red markings on the white lip.
Bletilla ochracea is a rare species of terrestrial orchid from Japan that produces elegant, cattleya-like, yellow flowers with red markings on the white lip. The flowers are held in groups of three to seven on stems rising to 12 inches. The leaves are arching, broad and grass-like. Best in part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil.
Common Name: Yellow Ground Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae (The Orchid Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Part Shade Part Sun Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: No
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Grassy slopes in foothills. In sandy soils amongst grassy patches on cool mountain slopes. Margins of woods and thickets.
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