Bletilla ochracea 'Imperial Dragon' (Chinese Ground Orchid) Natives - Pacific Northwest flowering in the third year

flowering in the third year or so

Soil:  Average to moist humus rich

Shows off well in the lightly shaded garden

Natural Range:  Kamtschatka peninsula in Eastern Russia

Spikes of multi - tiered whorled crimson to pink blooms mid spring

Bletilla ochracea 'Imperial Dragon' (Chinese Ground Orchid) Natives - Pacific Northwest flowering in the third yearFamily: Orchidaceae Zone: 7 9 Natural Range: China, Vietnam Soil: Average, humus rich Light: Part shade, sun Height: 12" 24" Bloom Time: June to August Attributes: Deciduous, Large creamy yellow flowers with orange back to petals, red spotted and deep yellow throat. Notes: Bletilla ochracea are not as cold hardy as Bletilla striata but they offer an attractive alternative color to the usual pinks. Usually flowers a bit later than Bletilla striata.