Bletilla ochracea Chinese Butterfly Spring Ephemerals Ripple' makes a 5' tall

Ripple' makes a 5' tall x 8' wide

getting better every year to the point that we finally have enough to share

Atop each stalk (petiole) is a giant peony-like leaf to 8'+ wide

This hard to find Herb Benedict introduction (sport of H

Their floral display is much more appealing if old foliage removal is completed before they bloom

Bletilla ochracea Chinese Butterfly Spring Ephemerals Ripple' makes a 5' tallOne 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