Bletilla striata Murasaki Shikibu Hybrid garden-worthy palm has been lumped

garden-worthy palm has been lumped into Sabal minor

Cinnamon fern requires no maintenance in the garden as long as it's planted in the proper location

The 1' tall peduncle (flower stalk) holds a small white cup from which pokes out its "too big for its britches" spadix

rich green

surrounded by a wide golden margin throughout the season

Bletilla striata Murasaki Shikibu Hybrid garden-worthy palm has been lumpedThis unique selection of Bletilla striata has pale lavender flowers with a darker purple lip, both of which appear bluish to the eye in the right light. Bletilla striata 'Murasaki Shikibu' forms an 18" tall clump of upright, green pleated foliage that's topped, starting in mid April with 2' stalks of quarter sized flowers.