Growing Bletilla (Hardy Orchid) in Big Bend, Wisconsin

Family Orchidaceae
Genus: Bletilla. Orchid family (Orchidaceae), notable for orchid flower, late spring bloomer.

Photograph Bletilla species 'variety'
Description and comments
Future image Bletilla
striata

Common Name: = Urn Orchid (USDA).
Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to Asia. Light pink flower. Late spring perennial. Grows to 15 inches.
Grown in trial bed: B24
Grower: 4/20/2007 Plant Delights (Raleigh, NC).

Photograph	Bletilla species 'variety' Description and comments
Future image	Bletilla striata Common Name: = Urn Orchid (USDA). Exotic to Wisconsin. Native to Asia. Light pink flower. Late spring perennial. Grows to 15 inches. Grown in trial bed: B24 Grower: 4/20/2007 Plant Delights (Raleigh, NC).

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