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Orchid, Chinese Ground Orchid, Bletilla 'Chinese Butterfly'

Bletillaochracea

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

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Genus

Bletilla (bleh-TIL-uh)

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Species

ochracea (oh-KRA-see-uh)

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Synonym

Jimensia ochracea

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Textured

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

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dmj1218

west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2008 | positive

I think this is the best Bletilla species, at least it is my favorite; although all of them are really nice.

Will bloom f...Read More

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