Bletilla striata Albostriata Chamaecyparis Acidic soils to pH's near
Yard notes & kiln story
Description
Acidic soils to pH's near neutral are fine
and possibly best
Rubus calycinoides
the rosette branches and continues to grow
Sarracenia purpurea produces new pitchers throughout the growing season
Bletilla striata Albostriata Chamaecyparis Acidic soils to pH's nearBletilla striata 'Albostriata' is one of the rarer white edged variegated forms of the commonly grown ground orchid. Two opposite, iris like, pleated leaves emerge from each pseudobulb in early spring (April for us). As the leaves emerge, the narrow flower spike arises through the center and opens a few inches above the foliage with rich purple flowers. All Bletilla striata cultivars are amazingly drought tolerant, but grow faster in evenly moist