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Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu'
Urn Orchid
Plant Type:
SHADE PERENNIALSBletilla striata ‘Murasaki Shikibu’ – This marvelous cultivar of Hardy Ground Orchid is lavender with a definite blue tone infused in the flower. The edge of the lip is darker lavender-purple with some spotting on the lip’s central portion. The heart of the flower is honey yellow. Plant ‘Murasaki Shikibu’ in fertile, enriched moisture-retaining soil sited in part sun conditions. Clumping with moderate increase. Once established Bletilla demonstrates some drought tolerance. Established potted orchid by division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Spring / Early Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
- Spring / Summer / into Autumn
Light
- Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
Attributes
- Border
- Woodland
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Medium
Soil
- Moist
- Fertile
Origins
- China
Propagated By
- Division