Bletilla striata Soryu Butia The leaf blade arches sideways

The leaf blade arches sideways

the slowly stoloniferous clumps are adorned in early spring with the largest flowers in the genus Asarum (up to 4" across)

considered one of the most beautiful of all the agaves

although they will also tolerate average moisture garden conditions

It spreads rapidly via black snake-like rhizomes that lay on top of the ground

Bletilla striata Soryu Butia The leaf blade arches sidewaysBletilla striata 'Soryu' is a lovely Japanese selection of the hardy ground orchid, topped in late April early May with 2' tall flower stalks ending in a cluster of 1" mauvy lavender flowers that have a distinctive bluish cast. The contrasting white throat and dark purple lip make a scrumptious garden specimen. Slightly moist soils are best, although bletillas are very easy to grow in a wide range of less than perfect conditions.