This terrestrial orchid forms clumps with short rhizomes and has flattered psudobulbs, which produce 3 to 5, folded bright-green linear leaves. The magenta bell-shaped flowers appear in a raceme above the foliage from spring to early summer.

Hardiness zones 8 to 10 

Bletilla striata is naturally found in temperate regions of China and Japan growing in organic rich moist garden loams in a semi-shade position and needs wind, frost and drought protection.

The Hyacinth Orchid is grown for its attractive flowers and is planted in woodlands gardens or parks along borders and as a potted plant. It is suitable for temperate gardens on the coast and establishing in 2 to 3 years from division. The clump prefers not to be disturbed and the leaves should not be removed. ID 1437

Bletilla (ble-TIL-la) striata (stree-AH-ta)

Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Orchid Family