Plants in genus bletilla
Bletilla striata
Bletilla striata is a hardy terrestrial orchid with upright, heavily textured leaves and lavender flowers with a dark purple lip. It forms slowly spreading clumps and thrives in moist-to-damp soils with partial sun. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and is recognized with the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Bletilla striata 'White Pearl'
Bletilla striata 'White Pearl' is a fast-multiplying orchid with 28-inch tall stalks of pleated green leaves and 30-inch stalks of small, pure-white flowers. It thrives in moist, rich, organic soils with plenty of light and can form a 3-foot wide patch in five years.
Bletilla striata 'First Kiss'
Bletilla striata 'First Kiss' is a hardy orchid with white-edged, deeply-veined green leaves and small, white flowers with a purple flush on the lip. This vigorous grower quickly forms colonies in rich, moist soil and benefits from midday shade in southern regions. In northern areas, full sun enhances its floral display. Its adaptability and striking appearance make it a popular choice for garden enthusiasts.
Bletilla ochracea 'Summer Sunshine'
Bletilla ochracea 'Summer Sunshine' is a summer-flowering orchid with 20-inch tall stalks and light yellow flowers. It blooms from June to September and features a darker yellow pattern in the lip.
Bletilla striata 'Albostriata'
Bletilla striata 'Albostriata' is a hardy orchid with white-edged variegated leaves and narrow flower spikes bearing rich purple flowers. It is drought-tolerant but grows faster in evenly moist soils. This plant is ideal for adding color and texture to gardens and is known for its resilience and adaptability.
Bletilla striata 'Alba'
Bletilla striata 'Alba' is a hardy orchid with solid white flowers and two deeply veined, medium-green leaves. It produces 2-foot spikes with 1-inch pure white flowers in early May. This plant thrives in moist-to-waterlogged soils and can form a 2-foot wide patch in 5 years under good conditions.
Bletilla 'Candles In The Wind'
Bletilla 'Candles In The Wind' is a dense, vigorous clump-forming plant known for its 4-foot tall spikes with white flowers blushed pink and a yellow-tipped tongue. The three-way branched spikes bloom from mid-May through July, providing a stunning display. This plant thrives in full sun for at least a couple of hours and is not picky about soil moisture, making it a versatile addition to gardens. 'Candles In The Wind' is a delightful choice for those seeking a hardy and visually striking plant.
Bletilla striata 'White Flowered Seedlings'
Bletilla striata 'White Flowered Seedlings' are hybrid seedlings between white and purple flowered forms, producing orchid-like flowers in spring. The plant features iris-like foliage and thrives in part sun to light shade. It is a hardy orchid that adds a unique touch to gardens with its striking blooms.
Bletilla striata 'Tri Lips'
Bletilla striata 'Tri Lips' is a Japanese ground orchid with deciduous clumps of pleated green leaves. It produces dark purple flowers with three lips on narrow stalks in late April. This hardy perennial is a beautiful addition to gardens, offering a unique floral display.
Bletilla ochracea
Bletilla ochracea, also known as the Chinese butterfly orchid, is a hardy perennial native to Vietnam and China. It is similar to Bletilla striata but requires more sunlight. This orchid features a flowering stalk with two long, pleated green leaves and blooms in early-to-mid May with light yellow flowers. The flowers have a lip that ranges from light lavender to dark yellow, adding a delicate touch to gardens.
Bletilla 'Summer Moonshine'
Bletilla 'Summer Moonshine' is a hardy orchid with light yellow petals and a distinctive white throat, accented by magenta flecks. It blooms from mid-May through summer, with flower stalks reaching up to 30 inches. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts insects, making it a versatile choice for various garden settings.
Bletilla striata 'Shikoku White'
Bletilla striata 'Shikoku White' is a hardy orchid clone from Japan's Shikoku Gardens. It forms 18-inch tall clumps with 2-foot tall spikes, producing mostly white flowers with a lavender blush on the lip's tip and throat. This plant is suitable for part sun and rain gardens.
Bletilla ochracea 'Oriental Gold'
Bletilla ochracea 'Oriental Gold' is a hardy Asian ground orchid with 18-inch tall pleated green leaves. It forms fast-multiplying, dense clumps and produces 3-foot tall spikes of near white flowers with a dark yellow lip. This orchid grows well in half-day sun.
Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes'
Bletilla striata 'Gotemba Stripes' is a hardy ground orchid with long, green, pleated leaves streaked with gold. It produces 2-foot tall floral spikes of dark purple flowers in May and June. This plant fares well in both dry and moist soils and benefits from several hours of morning sun. It is a striking addition to gardens, offering a tropical look with its variegated foliage.
Bletilla striata 'Ogon'
Bletilla striata 'Ogon' is a hardy orchid with striking golden foliage that resembles young palm leaves. It produces purple flowers that can reach up to 2 feet tall, thriving in slightly moist, rich organic soils. This plant is drought-tolerant and benefits from morning sun, which enhances its foliage color and flowering. Its unique appearance and resilience make it a captivating addition to gardens, particularly in areas that receive partial sun.
Bletilla striata 'Soryu'
Bletilla striata 'Soryu' is a hardy ground orchid from Japan, featuring 2-foot tall flower stalks with mauvy-lavender flowers and a bluish cast. The flowers have a contrasting white throat and dark purple lip, adding a striking visual element to gardens. This orchid thrives in slightly moist soils and is easy to grow in a wide range of conditions. 'Soryu' is a beautiful addition to cottage gardens and rain gardens, attracting insects and adding a touch of elegance to any landscape.
Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu'
Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu' is a hardy orchid known for its pale lavender flowers with darker purple lips. This plant forms an 18-inch tall clump with green pleated foliage and flowers on 2-foot stalks starting in mid-April. It is well-suited for gardens that require a touch of elegance and color in the spring. Its adaptability and striking blooms make it a popular choice for gardeners seeking a reliable and beautiful perennial.
Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni'
Bletilla striata 'Kuchibeni' is a hardy orchid with two-tone flowers, featuring a white upper part and a contrasting purple lip. It shares the same foliage and growth habit as the species and is suitable for gardens in various climates.
Bletilla ochracea 'Chinese Butterfly'
Bletilla ochracea 'Chinese Butterfly' is a Chinese-origin plant with 30-inch wispy flower stalks and creamy yellow flowers with purple and yellow speckled lips. It prefers more sun and moist, rich soil, thriving in morning sun or high filtered light shade. This plant is a unique addition to gardens seeking exotic blooms.
Bletilla 'Weavers Pink'
Bletilla 'Weavers Pink' is a hybrid orchid with 40-inch tall stalks that bloom from mid-May to summer. It features creamy white flowers with lavender buds and a light yellow ruffled throat. This plant thrives in full to part sun and is known for its striking floral display.