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Bletilla ochracea 'Dawn's Early Light'
Dawn's Early Light Hardy Orchid
Item #: 18849
Zones: 7a to 9b, at least
Dormancy: Winter
Height: 30" tall
Origin: China, Vietnam
Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L)
Bletilla ochracea is one of the prizes of the orchid genus, Bletilla, hailing from southern China into Vietnam. We acquired this form as
Bletilla ochracea light yellow, so we added the cultivar name, Bletilla 'Dawn's Early Light'. Starting in mid-June and continuing into August (NC), the 30" tall spikes emerge from the wide, pleated green foliage, each laden with 3-5 flowers which emerge light yellow and age to white, with a bright golden-orange lip. Bletilla ochracea prefers more sun, for us growing well in 4-6 hours of sun. Although quite drought tolerant, moist rich soils will result in much happier plants.
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Other Attributes
Genus: Bletilla
Flower Color: Yellow/Gold
Leaf Color: Green
Container Role: Thrillers
Garden Themes: Cottage Garden Plants , Living Wall
Other: Bog Garden Plants , Cut Flower Plants , Drought Tolerant Plants , Pollinator Plants , Medicinal Plants , Plants from China , Plants Named After Animals , Rain Garden Plants , Tropical Looking Plants