Bletilla striata ‘Kuchibeni’
Bletilla 'Kuchibeni' has lovely light pink orchid flowers held above strap-like leaves. Easy to grow.
Bletilla striata is an easy terrestrial orchid native to China and Japan often called the Chinese ground orchid. ‘Kuchibeni’ has light pink, cattleya-like flowers in groups of three to seven on stems rising to 18 inches tall. The leaves are arching, broad and grass-like. Best in part shade in evenly moist, well-drained soil.
Common Name: Ground Orchid
Family: Orchidaceae (The Orchid Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Part Shade, Part Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
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Fragrance: No
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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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