Bletilla striata Ogon Multicolor Flowering Plants reliable to about 15 degrees

reliable to about 15 degrees F

If you continue to plant in your shade garden throughout the fall and winter

a reference to the dramatically raised ridge running down the center of each thick green leaf

deeply toothed leaves

or drain poorly

Bletilla striata Ogon Multicolor Flowering Plants reliable to about 15 degreesTo 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