Bletilla striata ‘Tri-Lips’
Extra ruffles give the flowers of Bletilla 'Tri-Lips' extra intrigue. An easy to grow, hardy terrestrial orchid.
Bletilla striata ‘Tri-Lips’ is a rare tri-lipped form with ruffled, magenta flowers with contrasting white inside the lips providing a nice colour contrast. Vigorous and easy to grow like the species. The leaves are arching, broad and grass-like. This easy terrestrial orchid is native to China and Japan. 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: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Late Spring
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
