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

Most folks wouldn't recognize it as a butterfly bush

native to alkaline regions of southern Thailand and western Malaysia

The very dark purple-black spathe

it emerges late

The thick leaves have a frosted gold appearance and a dramatic dusty white back (from the H

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