Species Orchid, Pine Pink, Purple Bletia

Bletiapurpurea

Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Bletia (BLEE-sha)
Species
purpurea (pur-PUR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Bletia acutipetala
Bletia expansa
Bletia havannensis
Bletia pallida
Bletia pottsii
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

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| October 2012 | positive

These are spectacular little orchids. Mine were dug from pine lands slated to be bulldozed. I have them in ordinary potting soil in a lar...Read More

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