Bletilla striata Ogon Shade Perennials it has grown much faster

it has grown much faster in rich

This spectacular surprise lily emerges seemingly from nowhere in August to form 28" tall stalks

While we have had clumps of Bambusa 'Alphonse Karr' die back to the ground at 0 degrees F

plant the bulbs at least 1' deep in a well-drained

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Bletilla striata Ogon Shade Perennials it has grown much fasterTo quote former President Jimmy Carter, "I have lusted in my heart" after first seeing Bletilla striata 'Ogon' at the JC Raulston Arboretum many years ago. The golden foliage, which resembles young palm leaves, emerges in mid spring along with the new flower spikes, which quickly rise along with the leaves. The flowers of Bletilla striata 'Ogon' top out at 2' tall, about 6" above the foliage. The contrast of the purple flower and golden foliage is one