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| Identification |
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Genus
Bletilla
Species
striata
Variety
Cultivar
Alba
Common names
hardy orchid
Chinese orchid
hyacinth orchid
Family
ORCHIDACEAE
Specimen number
S11567
Data source
HtZn p84
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Seasonal bulb
Life span
1 - 3 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
8" - 1' 8"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 05a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Bletilla striata 'Alba' can survive cold winters where the average annual low is -20� Fahrenheit. Chinese orchid (also known as hyacinth orchid and hardy orchid) needs summer days with high heat. This plant likes full shade. It does well in moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Bulb
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Bletilla striata 'Alba' is typically propagated using its bulbs.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Bletilla striata 'Alba' is a seasonal bulb. Flowers: Chinese orchid (locally known in some parts as hyacinth orchid and hardy orchid) has nodding flowers on short stems. May and June are the usual months for blossoms. Typically the flowers are either cream or white.
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