| Botanical name | Bletilla striata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October A ground orchid with lavender-coloured flowers in spring. |
| Common name(s) | Chinese ground orchid |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | The Chinese ground orchid has pale green, plaited leaves. |
| Maintenance | Divide tuber-like clumps in early spring, before new growth starts. |
| Interesting info | Flowers best when overcrowded. |
Bletilla striata (Chinese ground orchid)
- Botanical name: Bletilla striata
- Common name(s): Chinese ground orchid
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
A ground orchid with lavender-coloured flowers in spring, and pale green, plaited leaves. Flowers best when overcrowded. When it dies back in winter, mulch with compost. Divide tuber-like clumps in early spring, before new growth starts.
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Bletilla striata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
August September October A ground orchid with lavender-coloured flowers in spring. 
The Chinese ground orchid has pale green, plaited leaves.
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