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In climates colder than Zone 5, Bletilla can be kept in containers and overwintered inside.

Plants expand into clumps that may be divided as they mature.

Blossoms are orchid-like, because Bletilla is part of the orchid family.

Orchidaceae

Accordion-pleated linear leaves pop out of the ground followed by stems of loose racemes of orchid-like flowers.

Plant Type: perennial

Plant Form or Habit: upright/vertical

Plant Use: Plant in groups for best effect or use in containers.

Propagation:

division

Flower Color:

violet
white

Bloom Period:

late spring
early summer

Width: Minimum: 6 inches     Maximum: 18 inches

Foliage Texture: coarse

USDA Hardiness Zone: 5

Water Requirements: low

Additional Comments: Keep an eye out for aphids. Propagate by dividing the pseudobulbs.