Bletilla striata ‘Alba’, known as the White Hardy Orchid, is a resilient terrestrial orchid indigenous to China and Japan. It features graceful, cattleya-style white blooms grouped in clusters of three to seven atop 18-inch tall stems. The plant’s foliage is broad, pleated, and arching, resembling grass. Over time, it forms colonies that serve well as accents or low ground cover. It thrives best in part shade within consistently moist, well-drained soil.
Details
Botanical Name
Bletilla striata 'Alba'
Common Name
White Hardy Orchid
Hardiness Zone
- 5
Appearance
Max Height
24 inches
Max Spread
12 inches
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring
Moisture
Evenly Moist
Sunlight
Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
Yes
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