Bletilla ochracea Chinese Butterfly Peru Most folks wouldn't recognize it

Most folks wouldn't recognize it as a butterfly bush

The very dark purple-black spathe

Our offerings are from an Alan Galloway accession

The flawless fresh new foliage might go unnoticed by the unobservant gardener but it is produced nevertheless

Napaea dioica is a hibiscus relative that will make even the most avid gardener swear it's a ligularia

Bletilla ochracea Chinese Butterfly Peru Most folks wouldn't recognize itOne 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