Of all the hardy orchids for sale, none are easier to grow then bletilla. These spring-flowering perennial hardy orchids are quite durable in a wide range of garden conditions. If you have always thought hardy orchids were difficult to grow, then give bletilla a try. Bletilla flowers are somewhat reminiscent of the popular house plant Orchid Dendrobium, only they are smaller. In the wild, this hardy Orchid grows in semi-wooded conditions, in the shade of tall Grass meadows, and along the edge of forests. In the garden, feel free to plant them in a partial sun spot with moist, well drained soil. Bletilla striata - also commonly called Chinese ground Orchid - is a terrestrial Orchid that produces cattleya-like pink, purplish flowers atop papery-textured sword-shaped pale, green leaves.
Blooms for 10 weeks and a good container plant
Also known as hardy garden Orchid
Drought tolerant
Very rare in the wild these days
Also commonly called Chinese ground Orchid
Part sun
Blooms spring and summer
Grows 12-18-in tall
Plant- 12-in apart, 4-in deep