Chinese ground orchid - Bletilla striata Size:2 Roots a planter on the front

a planter on the front porch

This vine is native to eastern Africa and grows as a perennial in tropical climates

Swamp Milkweed

Care and Cultivation Seeds should be sown in winter or when cold

Provides preferred fruit for numerous songbirds

Chinese ground orchid - Bletilla striata Size:2 Roots a planter on the frontGain a deeper appreciation for the Bletilla striata, also referred to as the Hardy Ground Orchid. Appreciate the stunning flowers on compact, low maintenance plants suitable for a range of conditions, from warm and humid to mildly chilly. This exceptional orchid will enhance the aesthetics of your garden. Bletilla striata is a hardy and very easy to grow terrestrial orchid with upright, heavily textured, iris like, 18" long x 3" wide green leaves and