Bletilla striata AlbostriataChinese ground orchid
科:兰科
Family:Orchidaceae
属:白及属
common name:Chinese ground orchid
introduce:Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Orchidaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 0.5 to 0.75 feet
Bloom Time: April - May
Bloom Color: Purple
Sun: Part shade (only)
Water: Medium moisture
Maintenance: Medium
General Culture:
Grow in average, medium wet, well-drained soil in part shade. Prefers moist, organically rich soils that do not dry out. Plant pseudobulbs 1-2" deep in spring. Apply winter mulch in USDA Zones 5 and 6.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
A terrestrial orchid typically growing to 18" tall which produces a clump (usually 2) of papery but rigid, pleated, linear, upright leaves (6-8" long) with distinctive narrow white margins. An erect, wiry flower stem typically containing 6 to 10, rich purple, cattleya-like flowers (1-1.5" wide) arises from the center of the foliage. Blooms in spring for 3-6 weeks. Foliage dies to the ground in winter. This cultivar is a somewhat uncommon white-edged form of B. striata.
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Borders and rock gardens. Good container plant, especially for areas north of USDA Zone 5 where it can easily be brought inside in winter.
