Bletilla ochracea Chinese Butterfly Plants from Japan was the first named clone

was the first named clone of the species

the branches of Lespedeza 'Gibraltar' are laden with thousands of lavender-pink flowers

all ladyslipper orchid hybrids are seedlings and therefore each is unique

virginianum does not like overly dry soils

'Blue Umbrellas') with an amazing rippled margin

Bletilla ochracea Chinese Butterfly Plants from Japan was the first named cloneOne of the real treasures in the genus bletilla is the Chinese Bletilla ochracea. Although not as winter hardy as its cousin Bletilla striata, it more than makes up for this with its stunning jewel like flowers. The 30" wispy flower stalks emerge from below ground pseudobulbs and top the iris like pleated leaves from June through August. Each Bletilla ochracea flower stalk is topped with 3 5 small, creamy yellow flowers, each highlighted with a purple