Bletilla ochracea Chinese Butterfly Plants from Japan 100' elevation

100' elevation

virginianum does not like overly dry soils

golden-yellow border

the branches of Lespedeza 'Gibraltar' are laden with thousands of lavender-pink flowers

Bletilla ochracea Chinese Butterfly Plants from Japan 100' elevationOne of the real treasures in the genus bletilla is the Chinese Bletilla ochracea. Although not as winter hardy as its cousin Bletilla striata, it more than makes up for this with its stunning jewel like flowers. The 30" wispy flower stalks emerge from below ground pseudobulbs and top the iris like pleated leaves from June through August. Each Bletilla ochracea flower stalk is topped with 3 5 small, creamy yellow flowers, each highlighted with a purple